Religion

Resources in this category:

Early Church Fathers
http://www.ccel.org/fathers.html

A 38-volume online collection of writings from Fathers in the first 800 years of Christianity, divided into three series: Ante-Nicene Fathers, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Series I, and Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Series II.

Encyclopedia Mythica
http://www.pantheon.org/

Encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, mysticism, etc. with hundreds of definitions of "gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world." Mythologies covered include Chinese, Greek, Latvian, Norse, Persian, Roman and many more. Entries are browsable and searchable.

From Jesus to Christ: the First Christians
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/

"This site is anchored by the testimony of New Testament theologians, archaeologists and historians who serve as both critics and storytellers. They address dozens of key issues, disagreements and critical problems relating to Jesus' life and the evolution of Christianity. Throughout the site, maps, charts (for example, the fortress of Masada), ancient texts (including Perpetua's diary), pictures of the archaeological discoveries, ancient imagery, and audio excerpts from the television program complement and illuminate the scholars' commentary."

Greek Mythology
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48479

This IPL pathfinder is designed to help you find information about Greek mythology and mythological characters. Print and Internet resources are available.

SVR Collegium Religionis
http://home.scarlet.be/mauk.haemers/collegium_religionis/

Contains a substantial set of articles addressing the theology and practice of recreated Roman paganism, as well as links to primary texts, scholarship, and practitioners pages.

The "Whole" Bible
http://www.maplenet.net/~trowbridge/NT_Hist.htm

Provides a brief history of the New Testament canon and descriptions of the noncanonical writings of early Christianity. The site also provides links to other resources on Christian scriptural history and liberal Biblical interpretation, as well as an annotated reading list.

Worlds Intertwined: Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans
http://www.penn.museum/long-term-exhibits/264-worlds-intertw...

Virtual gallery from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Covers many aspects of ancient Roman life, including religion, trade and industry, domestic life, and death and burial.