Below are brief descriptions of significant terms and resources you may encounter as you do research at the Allison Library. For a more extensive treatment of these and other terms, consult resources such as:
A lexicon, often a synonym for a dictionary, is the regular term used for Greek – English or Hebrew – English (that is, Greek/Hebrew words with English definitions) dictionaries. Greek and Hebrew Lexicons presuppose some knowledge of their respective language.
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The main database for searching items in the Allison Library’s collection (books, theses, audio/video recordings, etc.).