Category: Religious Studies

Habemus Papam! Readings Related to Pope Leo XIV

In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, the last few weeks have seen a global celebration post-conclave with the election of Pope Leo XIV, who has made history as the first American Pope selected by College of Cardinals.

Even during the short time that Pope Leo XIV ascended to the throne of St. Peter, the former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was also the subject of research and publications of various depth. He took his title in honor of Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who was an advocate for social justice and labor rights.

Leo XIV (SHU Search)

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

Pope Leo XIII  (Books)

Pope Leo XIII (SHU Search)

American / United States Catholicism  (Books)

American / United States Catholicism (SHU Search)

Additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.

 

Honoring Pope Francis & The Papacy

The death of Pope Francis (1936-2025) has touched the world through his words, deeds, and example. The University Libraries has several works by and about the late Holy Father which have documented his life and influence.

In addition, there are numerous texts that highlight the History of the Papacy and outline the procedures involved with the Conclave which is the event whereby a new successor as the Bishop of Rome is elected by the College of Cardinals.

Various resources can be found via the following resources . . .

For additional information please feel free to contact us via e-mail via the University Libraries Homepage.

Religious Holidays and Christmas Traditions at Seton Hall

As we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Rohastu, Zarahosht Diso, and other sacred holidays this December, we pause to honor the histories associated with each of these faith-based traditions.

The Seton Hall University Libraries provides our research community with scholarly and popular resources that explore the foundations of solemn celebratory events. Start your pursuit of information via the following link to our  Online Book Catalog.

In addition, we are adding newly created resources and notices about all Religious Holidays, especially Christmas and Hanukkah on a local and global basis including:

History of Christmas at Seton Hall University Podcast

University Libraries Blog Archive – Christmas

University Libraries Blog Archive – Hanakkuh

The University Libraries staff wishes everyone a Joyous and Healthy Holiday Season ahead. We look forward to seeing you and serving your information needs in 2023!

 

SHU Libraries Database Spotlight – African American Catholic Resources

November is African American Catholic Month. In recognition of this significant subject area, and promoting research opportunities, there are various information-centered resources hosted by the Seton Hall University Libraries to aid with your exploration.

Included are the following specialized sites . . .

American Theological Library Association (ATLA)

https://web.s.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?vid=0&sid=7d3791ab-4e2e-4ac9-bfb5-42081535f53e%40redis

Catholic News Archive

https://thecatholicnewsarchive.org/

Catholic Research Resources Alliance (CRRA) Portal

https://crra.memberclicks.net/catholic-portal

Catholic Studies Databases

https://library.shu.edu/az.php?s=49202

For more information on these and other sites, specific African American Catholic projects, and other research endeavors please feel free to reach out to me at: Alan.Delozier@shu.edu or book an appointment for consultation via the following site – https://library.shu.edu/research-appointments

Happy Exploration!

 

New Acquisition: Library of Latin Texts

The University Libraries has recently acquired an important scholarly resource, the Library of Latin Texts. The Library contains texts from the beginning of Latin literature to the the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).

The Library of Latin Texts is a searchable full-text database of classical, patristic, medieval and neo-Latin writers. It includes:

  • Literature from Antiquity (Plautus, Terence, Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, Horace, Ovid, Titius-Livius, the Senecas, the two Plinys, Tacitus and Quintilian and others).
  • Literature from Patristic Authors (Ambrose, Augustine, Ausonius, Cassian, Cyprian, Gregory the Great, Jerome, Marius Victorinus, Novatian, Paulinus of Nola, Prudentius, Tertullian and others) It also contains non-Christian literature of that period (Ammianus Marcellinus, the Scriptores Historiae Augustae, Claudian, Macrobius and Martianus Cappella).
  • Literature from the Middle Ages (Anselm of Canterbury, Beatus de Liebana, Bernard of Clairvaux, William of St. Thierry, Sedulius Scottus, Thomas à Kempis, Thomas de Celano, the Sentences of Peter Lombard, the Rationale of Guilelmus Durandus and important works by Abelard, Bonaventure, Ramon Llull, Thomas Aquinas, William of Ockham and others).
  • Neo-Latin Literature (decrees from the modern ecumenical Church councils up to Vatican II and translations into Latin of important sixteenth-century works).

The Library of Latin Texts has two parts, Series A and Serllties B. According to the publisher, Series B “is drawn from the existing scholarly editions whereas the Library of Latin Texts – Series A benefits from the additional intensive research work undertaken by the Centre ‘Traditio Litterarum Occidentalium'”

 

 

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