Electronic Resources

 

Electronic Resources	Many important and helpful materials are available on-line in full or partial text. The library committee is not responsible for content of any web page or site. However, the committee has found the recommended sites to be well researched and maintained.
The Library at the Lutheran Center	This ELCA site has excellent links to key subjects (Bibles, Lutheran Texts, Ethics, Christian classics, Christian Art, Hymns, Periodicals, World Religions
Bible Dictionaries/Encyclopedias	Easton’s 1897 Bible Dictionary
Bible Resources	A Guide to Christian Literature on the Internet Top Books on the Bible
Bible Search Engines	(Sorry, link not available yet!)
Children's Resources	(Sorry, link not available yet!)
Hymn Sites	Lutheran Hymnals - Basic information on Lutheran Hymnals, including supplements J. S. Bach Home Page is a good start to background information about Bach and references to specific works
Luther and Lutherans	Semper Reformanda - Journal for Lutheran Reformation Selected Works of Martin Luther  Project Wittenberg - home to works by and about Martin Luther and other Lutherans  The Book of Concord:  The Lutheran Confessions of 1529-1580
Music and Liturgy	A Guidebook to the Lutheran Liturgy -  A full text explanation of the Lutheran Liturgy, including Order of Service, Kyrie, Hymn of Praise, etc. Includes the history of each liturgy part and the symbolism contained in each. An excellent and concise beginning. Mr. Pipe Organ's Website - A good resource on Lutheran doctrine, worship, music and general information. Linked to the week in the church year with accompanying readings and music. Has good websites to link.  The Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University - Select the liturgical week and the full related information will load for you.  Liturgy Planner for Ministry - Creighton University site provides liturgy planning for the week and year. Background/descriptions given for liturgical practices.
Online Religious Journals	The Lutheran Magazine
Religious Publishers	Augsburg Press – publisher for many Lutheran hymnals, Christian Education material, Bibles and reference materials.  Concordia Publishing
Seminary Libraries	(Sorry, link not available yet!)
Theology Resources	Clemens Library features church history and historical theology with numerous links to credible sites. Contents are Patristic Theology, Church History I (New Testament to 1200), Church History II (1200-1600), Mystical Theology in the Christian East and Other Related Links.)