Answered By: Natalya Pashkova
Last Updated: Feb 20, 2023     Views: 65

In this answer, you find step-by-step instructions and an example of searching ATLA Religion Database by Scripture reference.

1.  Sign in into the ATLA Religion Database.

2.  At the top of the page, mouse over on the tab More.

3.  Click on the link Indexes appearing in the box under the tab More.

4. Go to Indexes and Browse. Use a drop down menu to select Bible Citation

4. Use the button to the right of Select to select the Scripture Citation Field.

5. Type in your Book of the Bible and chapter reference. You can also add a verse reference too. For example, Timothy 3:13.

6. Click the Browse button to start your search of Scripture references.

7. Select the check boxes for the references that you're interested in.

To find more results, include a group of chapters and verses that precede or follow the exact reference to the chapter and verse that you have searched for. Click on Next if you need need to view the references on the next page.

8. Click on the ADD button to add these references to the main search box at the top of the page.

9. Then, click Search.

View and evaluate the results. 

If you have questions regarding searching the ATLA Religion database or need some assistance, please contact your reference librarians