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Religious Studies (General)

Judaism

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia Judaica
Online and Rockefeller Library | This 6 volume encyclopedia is an excellent starting place for topics related to Judaism.
Historical Dictionary of Judaism
Online | This dictionary contains short entries on the history of Judaism, including chronology and introductory essay.

Bibliographies

Judaism - Oxford Bibliographies
Online | This is a collection of annotated bibliographies covering a wide range of topics related to Judaism. It is an excellent starting point for research.

Handbooks

The Cambridge History of Judaism
Online and Rockefeller Library | This multi-volume series covers the history of Judaism from its beginnings to the present day.
The Oxford Handbook of the Jewish Diaspora
Online | This handbook contains essays on how diaspora has shaped Jewish belief and practice.

Primary Sources

Sefaria
Online | Sefaria is home to 3,000 years of Jewish texts. It is a nonprofit organization offering free access to texts, translations, and commentaries.
STEPBible
Online | The STEPBible is an online Bible offered on multiple languages and versions. It also includes aids to help understanding Aramaic, Greek, and Hebrew.