Joshua is a research tool that searches both items in our catalog and articles from our databases at the same time. This tool will display results that include books, e-books, and journal articles. The Discovery Service will allow you to easily and quickly narrow down your results.
Where do I start researching?
Decide what type of information you need, then use the links or search boxes below.
Joshua -- to search many databases at the same time for MBTS print books, e-books, journal articles, and multimedia
Databases--to search academic and research databases individually. Most but not all are included in the JOSHUA search. See A-Z Database List for more information.
Classic Catalog --to search for items owned by MBTS, such as print books, e-books, and multimedia; links to request from MOBIUS and Prospector Libraries
Refworks - to assist in creating bibliographies in Turabian style
ATLAReligion PLUS --to search for articles about specific Bible verses and passages and topics from major academic journals in the fields of theology and religion
Books from other Libraries --to borrow print books from other libraries (not included in Joshua search)
Southern Baptist Periodical Index (SBPI)--to find citations for articles from SBC organizations, such as Lifeway, IMB, WMU, etc.
Doctoral Works -to find dissertations and theses from students at MBTS and/or other institutions
