Annotated Bibles and Bible Commentaries
The following resources have Bible translations and commentaries. Oxford Biblical Studies Online has a wide selection of Biblical reference material from Oxford University Press.
The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha by Call Number: E-bookISBN: 9780190276119Publication Date: 2018Includes introductions and extensive annotations for each book by acknowledged experts in the field provide context and guidance; introductory essays on major groups of biblical writings such as the Pentateuch, Prophets, Gospels, and other sections; general essays on history, translation matters, different canons in use today, and issues of daily life in biblical times; maps, diagrams, timelines, parallel texts, weights and measures, calendars, and other helpful tables help navigate the biblical world.
- Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and the ArtsAn in-depth, comprehensive reference work that covers the cultural history of biblical texts, themes, characters, images, and the Bible itself in the literary, visual, and musical arts
- Anchor Yale Bible CommentariesAnchor Yale Bible Commentaries span over 86 volumes and are one of the most trusted and long-running scholarly commentaries series for Biblical Studies scholars. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship. They draw from the wisdom and resources of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars from around the world. The only book NOT covered in this digital commentary database is the Gospel of Matthew. (Romans I and II will soon be added.)
Please note: Matthew by W.F. Albright and C.S. Mann is not available as part of the online Anchor Bible collection due to digital rights restrictions. Consult this volume in print at Monroe Library:
Matthew by Call Number: BS192.2 .A1 1964 .G3 vol.26ISBN: 9780300139785Publication Date: 1971
Alternatively, the Internet Archive has a digitized copy of the Matthew volume available online, to one reader at a time:
- Anchor Bible. Vol.26, MatthewOnline access via the Internet Archive.
Note: only one user at a time may use this digital copy.
Discovering Sacred Texts at The British Library
- Digitized Sacred Texts of World ReligionsDiscovering Sacred Texts provides access to the richness and diversity of the texts from some of the world’s greatest faiths. Discover more about the sacred texts from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and the Baha’i Faith, Jainism and Zoroastrianism.