Table of Contents

Editorial

In Praise of the Generalist: Reflecting on the Theological Librarian’s Challenge

Richard Manly Adams, Jr.

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Essays

Small Change, Big Impact

Assessment and Creative Repurposing of Underutilized Space at the BU Theology Library

Sean Smith

1

Special Forum

Expressions and Encounters: Experiencing the Histories and Theologies of African Christianity in the Collections of Pitts Theology Library

An Introduction to an Exhibition and a Forum

Richard Manly “Bo” Adams, Jr.

3

Expressions and Encounters: Experiencing the Histories and Theologies of African Christianity in the Collections of Pitts Theology Library

An Essay on Curatorial Challenges and Responsibilities

Jennifer L. Aycock

5

Expressions and Encounters: Experiencing the Histories and Theologies of African Christianity in the Collections of Pitts Theology Library

A Critical Evaluation of an Exhibition

Arun W. Jones

13

Expressions and Encounters: Experiencing the Histories and Theologies of African Christianity in the Collections of Pitts Theology Library

A Visiting Scholar’s Reflection

Esther Mombo

16

Peer Reviewed Articles

Hebrew Language Resources

Shawn Virgil Goodwin

24

Twenty Years of Theological Markup Languages: A Retro- and Prospective

Race J. MoChridhe

40

Understanding Mormonism: Foundational Sources on its Culture, History, and Theology

Gerrit van Dyk

50

Critical Reviews

Pushing the Margins: Women of Color and Intersectionality in LIS

Ondrea M. Murphy

61

Inquiry and Research: A Relational Approach in the Classroom

Daniel Smith, MTS, MA, MSLIS

63

A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar

Shawn Virgil Goodwin

65

The Religion and Theology Student Writer’s Manual and Reader’s Guide

Ryan Shrauner

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