This topic might be best described as a “book topic," so it is particularly difficult to research online. Much has been written on it, but this content is typically found in books and not journal articles. However, there are at least a couple of articles that might be used. Here are the instructions:
- The first thing to note is that not all heresies impacted the coming of Islam in the same way. Given the scarcity of resources on this, try concentrating on a particular heresy. We can use Arianism as an example.
- Navigate to the main library website at http://www.liberty.edu/library/.
- To the right, under Databases by Subject select Browse All Databases.
- On the A-Z Databases page, select the letter A.
- In the list that comes up select the link to Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials Plus.
- Once in the database, notice the three search bars located in the top left section of the page. Above the three search bars, it will say Searching: Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials Plus and Choose Databases.
- Select Choose Databases.
- Two columns should appear. Please select Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS; AtlaSerials, Christian Periodical Index; Historical Abstracts with Full Text; Philosophers Index with Full Text; and Religion & Philosophy Collection. Then select Ok.
- Your search terms for this will be something like Arianism OR Arian AND Islam OR Muslim.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to us at (434) 582-2220 or at research@liberty.edu.
