Theology Research Guide: Books and eBooks

Use Subject Headings you know (word order must be exact!)

If subject is a name, last name first.  Note exceptions for medieval geographical and honorific names.

For topical subject headings, elements must be in exact order.

• Augustine, Saint, Bishop, Of Hippo
• Francis, of Assisi, Saint
• John XXIII Pope 1881 1963
• Catholic Church -- Apologetic Works
• Catholic Church - History
• Church history - Middle Ages, 600-1500
• Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Chicago (Ill.) - Public opinion.
• Salvation -- Christianity -- History of doctrines
• Christian ethics - Catholic authors
• Councils And Synods Ecumenical
• Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965

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