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The J.S. Bridwell Library is the library
for Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University.
It includes a full range of theological, biblical, and
historical materials relating to the development of
Christianity. In addition to the material available in the
basic lending collection of the library, which is strong in
Methodist materials, Bridwell Library contains a number of
special collections that are particularly valuable for the
study of topics related specifically to the background, rise,
development, and present state of Methodism.
With total holdings exceeding 370,000 volumes, Bridwell
Library's Special Collections contain over 50,000 printed
books dating from the fifteenth to the twentieth century. Most
of the printed works, often in first and early editions, are
in the fields of theology, church history, scripture, liturgy,
and philosophy. Many of these editions are distinguished by
fine illustration and typography, notable provenances, and
historically significant bindings. Holdings also include
manuscript correspondence by John Wesley and other important
figures in early Methodism, archival collections of American
Methodism and private presses, and a small group of Medieval
and Renaissance manuscripts.
Bridwell Library is among the best
theological libraries in the nation and is one of the many
academic resources available at Perkins.
Bridwell, along with our renowned faculty, is at the
core of Perkins’ reputation of academic excellence as a
leader in theological education.
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