Friday, March 18, 2016

What's the Difference Between JSTOR and the ATLA Religion Database?

What's the Difference Between JSTOR and the ATLA Religion Database?

 




JSTOR (short for "journal storage") is an online archive of hundreds of the most highly respected academic journals in many academic disciplines, including 41 journals in its religion collection.
The American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Religion Database covers more than 700 journals in religion and theology, with full-text access to more than 100 titles that were digitized through the ATLASerials (ATLAS) Online project.
With thanks to ANDOVER HARVARD THEOLOGICAL LIBRARY.... follow link below:

http://library.hds.harvard.edu/news/2009/02/09/whats-the-difference-between-jstor-and-the-atla-religion-database


Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Religious Tolerance Booklist | The New York Public Library

Religious Tolerance Booklist | The New York Public Library: The New York Public Library's Three Faiths exhibition explores the commonalities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  But what of the other faiths of the world? There is much to be learned from all of them. Here is a selection of recently published books that discuss those differences as well as the importance of promoting greater tolerance and understanding.

Islam in Europe: A Resource Guide at NYPL | The New York Public Library

Islam in Europe: A Resource Guide at NYPL | The New York Public Library: Map of EuropeAccording to the BBC News, 'Islam is widely considered Europe's fastest growing religion, with immigration and above average birth rates leading to a rapid increase in the Muslim population.' There are currently over 15 million Muslims (Sunni and Shiite) living in Europe and Islam is currently the second largest religion in the world after Christianity. This blog post will focus on NYPL’s rich collection on the history of Islam in Europe: past and present; the historical, political, cultural, and economic relationships between the states of Europe and the Middle East concerning multiculturalism, integration, segregation, gender and democracy.

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