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Explore millions of print and electronic books and journals, along with a vast array of digital resources, special collections and archives. Wright Library has the tools you need for deep theological research.
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Welcome! From reference resources and research guides to tutorials and consultations, Wright Library is here to connect you with the scholarly resources you need.
Spaces and Collections
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Spaces
Wright Library offers a variety of individual and group study spaces. Some spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while Princeton Seminary students may reserve others in advance.
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General Collections
From a Reference Collection of nearly 10,000 volumes to millions of print and electronic books and journals, The Charles G. Reigner Collection, and reserves for Princeton Seminary courses, Wright Library supports theological study and research at all levels.
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Special Collections
Special Collections and Archives at Wright Library comprise more than 100,000 printed works and over 5,175 linear feet of archival and manuscript material. Major collections include the Seminary archives, rare books and pamphlets, personal papers, records of organizations, research collections, and non-textual materials related to the history of the Presbyterian and Reformed traditions and ecumenical Christianity.
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Digital Collections
The digitized books, journals, audio recordings, photographs, manuscripts, and other formats dating from the medieval era to the present in the Theological Commons digital library are just some of the digital collections built and curated by Wright Library and available to anyone from anywhere.
New in the Library
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Black History Month
Wright Library’s curated bibliography celebrates Black history and theology with links to research databases, books and recordings fro. . .
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New Faculty Book: Biblical Theology
Emeritus Professor C. Clifton Black’s latest book, Biblical theology : essays exegetical, cultural, and homiletical, is now available . . .
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New Faculty Book: World Christianity and Ecological Theologies
World Christianity and Ecological Theologies edited by Raimundo C. Barreto, Associate Professor of World Christianity, et al., is now availa. . .
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Perlego and the New York Times
What’s different about accessing Perlego and NY Times from Wright Library? First, most databases are available to everyone while in th. . .
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New Faculty Book: Paul and Judaism at the End of History
Paul and Judaism at the End of History by Matthew V. Novenson, Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament, is now available at Wright Libr. . .
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New Faculty Book: Art and Moral Change
Art and Moral Change: A Reexamination by Ki Joo “KC” Choi, Kyung-Chik Han Chair Professor of Asian American Theology, is now ava. . .
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Food Justice
From open access e-books like Agroecology Now! to print books like Farming while Black: Soul Fire Farm’s practical guide to liberation. . .
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About Theodore Sedgwick Wright
Wright Library is named for Theodore Sedgwick Wright (Class of 1828), a prominent abolitionist and pastor who was the first African American to graduate from Princeton Theological Seminary.
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