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Explore research options for Jewish history, Hebrew and Yiddish literature, Jewish philosophy and religion
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- Use Subject Headings, like Judaism, to search more effectively. Or Israel.
- Use more focused subjects like Hebrew literature. Or Jewish law.
Databases and Online Resources
Journal Articles and Web ResourcesThere are many databases that index articles, book chapters, and other scholarship on Jewish Studies, depending on your discipline.
- The complete list of library-licensed resources in Jewish Studiesindexes to articles, e-text archives, encyclopedias, dictionaries and e-journals
- Index to Jewish Periodicalsthe definitive index on Jewish history, activity and thought. This database provides a comprehensive guide to English-language articles, book reviews, and feature stories in more than 160 journals.
- Google Booksnow has the complete page images from thousands of books, most of them "old". Use the Advanced Search for more precision. Try searching on a phrase from the book you're looking for. Or keywords that will easily identify it.
Encyclopedias and Handbooks for Jewish Studies
- Jewish EncyclopediaComplete contents of the 12-volume Jewish Encyclopedia, originally published between 1901-1906
- Encyclopaedia JudaicaAn exhaustive and organized overview of Jewish life and knowledge from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel, from Rabbinic to modern Yiddish literature, from Kabbalah to "Americana" and from Zionism to the contribution of Jews to world cultures.
Encyclopedia of Jews in the Islamic World by Covers Jewish history, religion and culture in Muslim lands, covering the seventh century to the present (2010), particularly in the late medieval, early modern and modern periods.
Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North AfricaCall Number: Eisenhower M Level Reference DS43.E53 2004 QUARTO4 volumes. Covers the modern history of the Middle East and North Africa, with major sections on Colonialism and Imperialism, the World Wars, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the United Nations involvement in the region. Each country in the region is reviewed, detailing its population, economy and government.
Encyclopedia of the Holocaust by Call Number: Eisenhower M Level Reference D804.25.E53 2000 QUARTO c
Medieval Jewish Civilization by Call Number: Eisenhower M Level Reference DS124.M386 2003 QUARTOMore than 150 alphabetically organized entries, written by scholars from around the world, include biographies, countries, events, social history, and religious concepts. The coverage is international, presenting people, culture, and events from various countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Bibliography
- Jewish Research Literature3 volumes.
Judaica Reference Sources by Call Number: Eisenhower A Level Reference Z6366.C87 2004Virtually every aspect of Jewish life, knowledge, history, culture, religion, and contemporary issues is covered in this annotated, bibliographic guide.
International Bibliography of Jewish History and Thought by Call Number: Z 6366 .K34 1984- Bibliography of Writings on Judaism by Call Number: LSC Z 6370.G75 19892 volumes. Bibliography of works on Judaism in English, and also in Modern Hebrew, Yiddish, French, and German.
- Guide to the YIVO Archives by Call Number: Eisenhower A Level Reference Z6375.Y59 1998Includes a brief history of the institute and archives, descriptive entries on each collection, a detailed index of key words and subject headings, and information on the archive's basic services.
Find More Books
Go beyond HopkinsUse the databases below to find books and other materials not found at Hopkins. Request directly online.
- WorldCatSearch all US and many European research libraries
- BorrowDirectSearch and request books from the libraries of the Ivy League universities plus Chicago, Duke, MIT, and Stanford. Expect delivery in 3-5 days.
E-Books
E-TextsThese are good background works and collections to cross search.
- Cambridge Companions OnlineA series of authoritative guides, written by leading experts, offering lively, accessible introductions to major writers, artists, philosophers, topics, and periods.
Related Guides
Because Jewish Studies is, by definition, a multi-disciplinary field, consult these subject guides for more in-depth help.