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Religion

This research guide provides tips for getting started with research in religion and describes useful research tools and resources.

Writings in Christianity

Early Church Fathers: This website contains writings of the early Church Fathers. 

Early Writings in Christianity: This web page includes writings from the first and second centuries.

Guide to Early Church Documents: "This hypertext document contains pointers to Internet-accessible files relating to the early church, including canonical documents, creeds, the writings of the Apostolic Fathers and other historical texts relevant to church history."

Paul on Paul: A page dedicated to the apostle Paul, which strives to understand Paul by examining his writings.

The Paul Page: This website is dedicated to examining "recent trends in Pauline studies."  Also, check out the blog

Other Videos of Interest

The Western Tradition:  This series, from the Annenberg Foundation & PBS, comprises 52 thirty minute videos.  "Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art."  Please note: pop-ups are required to view videos.

Frontline: The Quest for the Historical Jesus

Watch the full episode. See more FRONTLINE.

Angelology

Angelology: Doctrine of Angels - selected papers, from the TheologicalStudies.org.uk website

Hagiography: the study of saints