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Background reading is an essential starting point to any research project. The purpose of background reading is to get an overview of your topic, and to begin to become acquainted with the key terms, names and events associated with your topic.
A good place to begin your background reading is to find and read an article in a subject-specific reference book.
Reference resources
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Dictionary of Mission Theology by Call Number: REF 266.007 D561ISBN: 9780830824533Publication Date: 2007 -
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Introducing World Missions by Call Number: REF 266 M813 2015ISBN: 9780801049200Publication Date: 2015 -
Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics by Call Number: REF 239.03 G277ISBN: 0801021510Publication Date: 1999See article on "'Heathen', Salvation of" on page 303. See also, "Revelation, General" on page 670.
Biblical commentaries
If you'd like to know how to use biblical commentaries, look in the guide linked below.
Systematic theologies
If you are looking for systematic theologies, look in the guide linked below.