Library

Library

BICU Library

Welcome to the BICU Library, a space dedicated to supporting the academic, spiritual, and professional growth of our students and faculty. Whether you are preparing sermons, researching theological topics, or exploring new areas of ministry, the library is here to guide your journey.

 

What You’ll Find

  • Extensive Theological Resources
    Books, journals, and materials focused on theology, pastoral ministry, biblical studies, and church leadership.
  • Academic & Research Support
    Resources designed to support your coursework, writing, and ongoing learning throughout your time at BICU.

How the Library Serves You

· Curriculum-Aligned Collections: Materials curated to support the courses and programs offered at BICU.

· Reference Assistance: On-site guidance to help you locate resources, cite references, and conduct basic academic research.

· Faculty & Student Support: Faculty can coordinate with the library team to request materials for classes or research projects.

Freely-available online library resources 

  • The Greek Old Testament / Tanakh (3rd-2nd centuries BCE, link), later known as the Septuagint (Ἡ μετάφρασις τῶν Ἑβδομήκοντα, i.e., ‘the translation of the seventy,’ abbrev. LXX): Institute of Biblical Greek online versions: https://biblicalgreek.org/translate/lxx/; Elpenor’s Bilingual Greek / English OT with LXX search engine: https://www.ellopos.net/elpenor/greek-texts/septuagint/; LXX, Westcott-Hort: https://studybible.info/version/LXX_WH; LXX, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: https://www.septuagint.bible/#; Interlinear LXX (Archive.org): link.
  • The Dead Sea Scrolls online (3rd century BCE - 1st century CE, link), found at Qumran near the Dead Sea (mid-20th century), considered to be assembled by the Essene sect, also known as 'the Torah according to the Essenes' (Yigael Yadin), including fragments of what later became biblical canon as well as commentaries and liturgical texts: https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/explore-the-archive.
  • Early Christian Writings (the first 3 centuries of the Common Era), with resources on the history, historical-critical exegesis, and biblical scholarship: https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/.
  • Early Jewish Writings collection (beyond ‘canon’), with resources: https://www.earlyjewishwritings.com/.
  • Hebrew texts, translations, and commentaries on Tanakh (Old Testament), with various commentary and liturgical sources such as the Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Halakhah, Kabbalah, liturgy, Jewish thought, Tosefta, Chasidut, Musar, Responsa (questions & answers, and rabbinic decisions in religious case law), 'second temple' literature, with references: https://www.sefaria.org/texts.
  • Novum Testamentum Graece (Nestle Aland, 28th edition). containing Newman, B. M. 2010. A Greek-English Dictionary of the New Testament (Revised ed.). Münster / Westphalia, Germany: Institute for New Testament Textual Research (Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft); 890 pp. / United Bible Societies (Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft); 220 pp. link; cf. 28th edition online link.
  • The Greek New Testament interlinear with translation, grammar word by word, etymologies, history, concordance, and other resources (Abarim Publications): https://www.abarim-publications.com/Interlinear-New-Testament/index.html.
  • Bible Hub: An interlinear bible, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, comparative translations, &c.: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/. A top evangelical resource. 
  • Other resources forthcoming....