Yale University Library Research Guides: Early Modern Christian History: Home

Welcome

The goal of this guide is to direct you to resources in early modern Christian history (Reformation to the Enlightenment).

Here you will find:

- Encyclopedias and handbooks

- Databases, journals, and select websites

- Select electronic and print primary sources

- Select monographs on specific topics

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation by Hans J. Hillerbrand (Editor) Sets the issues of theology and ecclesiology within the broader context of the social and intellectual history of the Reformation. A bit dated at some points.
Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion by editor in chief, John Barton A peer-reviewed resource that includes the formerly titled Oxford Encyclopedia of Martin Luther.
The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church by F. L. Cross 6,000 cross-referenced A-Z entries from theology; churches and denominations; patristic scholarship; and the bible; to the church calendar and its organisation; popes; archbishops; saints; and mystics. Online available. Newly updated in 2022.
Historical Dictionary of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation by Michael Mullett Provides a comprehensive account of two chains of events--the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Includes a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on persons, places, countries, institutions, doctrines, ideas, and events.