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History of Christianity: Books

This is a guide to information resources helpful for research on the history of the Christian Church from Apostolic times to the Reformation, and beyond.

Find Books and Media at LMU

LINUS is the catalog for all the Library's book and media collections. Use Title or Author searches to find books, E-books, videos, and other materials that you know exist.  Use Keyword or Subject searches (see boxes on the left) to look for books and other materials on a general or specific topic.

Request books from other libraries


   is a catalog of over 40 academic and public libraries throughout California and Nevada. All LMU students, staff, and faculty, can self-request books from LINK+ libraries online. (You''ll need your OneCard name and barcode number.)
The books are delivered to LMU at no charge to the borrower. Books arrive in 3 business days and are held at the Circulation counter for 10 days. The check out period is 21 days. NOTE: Overdue fines are $1 per day. Read more...

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Major Dissertation-Finding Database

ProQuest Dissertations and Theses

This database contains over 90% of North American doctoral dissertations and a smaller percentage of theses in the humanities and social sciences. Includes full text of dissertations and theses published 1997-present, and abstracts for earlier years.  Dissertation authors sometimes withhold permission for inclusion, which explains many of that 10% not in this database -- especially if the dissertation is going to be re-edited and republished as a book.