Please see page two of the attached handout at the bottom of this page for citing information from annotations notes or footnotes or see the online chicago citation guide. Citing scripture this handout gives basic information on citing scripture according to the mla, chicagoturabian, and apa formats. It offers 180 pages of fullcolor bible charts, maps, and time lines all reproducible. However, you must include an intext citation anytime you reference these texts in your writing. Mar 17, 2020 however, the titles of individual published editions of the bible are italicized. Citing logos books has been easy for the most part, since they represent the digital versions of physical, printed books. I would just use the publication information from the printed book. Mla style citing the bible and other biblical resources. Citing the bible as a sacred work, you do not include the bible in your bibliography. A bible citation always includes the book, chapter, and verse. Italicize the translation name, and abbreviate the book name. Bible references, citations, and translations sbts. The notes in a study bible are generally not considered an academic source, and so should usually not be cited in an academic paper.
Citing the bible citing the bible and other biblical. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1981, 2nd nephi 32. The first time you cite a scripture passage, place it in parentheses with a translation abbreviation. The third quotation is from the book of psalms, so the citation is ps. Citing biblical resources cite your sources library. The convention of using italics to indicate titles does not apply to the names of sacred writings, including all books and versions of the bible i. Note also that ebooks are described on our electronic sources page. The student supplement to the sbl handbook of style recommends that such text be cited in the form of a normal book citation, not as a bible citation. What is the correct way to cite the new american standard. In parenthetical references, the titles of the books of the bible are often abbreviated. Many passages from the bible encourage human reproduction. Include the translation and the book, chapter, and verse s. When you reference the bible in the text, you must cite the translation, book title, chapter and verse, explains michelle spomer, associate professor with azusa pacific university libraries. Turabian style both parenthetical citation and footnoteendnote guidelines.
When citing a passage from the holy bible, cite the book abbreviated, chapter, verse, and version you are using, in parentheses like this isa. About chicago style we have a chicago style guide available for your use. The commissioning of the king james bible took place in 1604 at the hampton court conference outside of london. Use abbreviations for the books of the bible when citing texts or referencing them. Paul explains salvation when he says, for by grace you have been saved through faith. Follow it with a footnote explaining the translations formal name. You do not need to include the bible in your bibliography. Mla, apa, sbl, chicago mla refer to mla handbook for writers of research papers, 7th ed. The king james version of the bible was originally published in 1611. This page reflects the latest version of the apa publication manual i. Click here to see the list of common abbreviations for books of the bible found in the mla handbook example. Chapters and verses in biblical references have traditionally been separated by a. The guidelines for citing the bible were developed by mary sodergren and are maintained by kim marks. The bible is classified as a classical work together with the quran.
Our citation guides provide detailed information about all types of sources in mla, apa, chicago and turabian styles. List the book title, chapter, and verse in your parenthetical citation. Start by typing the title of the book of the bible, then type the chapter and verse. Oct 31, 2019 the bible is cited differently from other books in chicago style. Jan 16, 2014 books of the bible are abbreviated, see here for common bible abbreviations. Society of biblical literature, 2005, e book edition, 129. For guidelines for citing the bible following mla 7th ed. When citing a passage of scripture, include the abbreviated name of the book, the chapter number, and the verse numbernever a page number. Mar 17, 2020 each style manual provides guidelines for citing the bible. I n parenthetical references, the titles of the books of the bible are often abbreviated. If i am citing an online version of a sacred text and each chapter is on. Versions of the bible or individual books are not underlined, italicized, or placed in quotation marks.
When citing a passage of scripture, include the abbreviated name of the book, the chapter number, and the verse numbernever a. Paul urges christians to not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. It sometimes also includes the version of the bible. Mla style citing the bible and other biblical resources henry. Follow the example below, take note that the book, chapter, and verse will not be written in the full works cited citation.
A translator, editor, producer, and inventor are a few examples. A citation from the bible is usually referenced with the book name, chapter number and verse number. Whether you are citing a print or online version of the bible, the intext citation format remains the same. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides. How to cite the bible as a source using the mla format pen. The niv study bible includes an introduction to each book of the bible. Bible passages only need to be cited in the text of your paper. Feb 07, 2020 include the translation and the book, chapter, and verse s. For classical works, apa requires no citation in the reference list.
Biblical citations can appear either in the text, in parentheses, or in footnotes or endnotes, but the bible is not included in your bibliography or reference list. For the first scripture passage, use a parenthetical citation followed by a footnote. Brant, ancient fiction the matrix of early christian and jewish narrative. The exposition of prayer in the bible is one such title. Sometimes, the name of the bible translation is also included. At the end of the sentence where youve paraphrased or quoted the bible, place a parenthetical citation inside the closing punctuation. For example, to cite the sixth verse from the 34th chapter of edoxus, write exodus 34. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. For longer book names, you will use an abbreviated version in your intext citation mla handbook 1872.
If required by your instructor, you can add annotations to your citations. Chapters and verses in biblical references have traditionally been separated by a colon, but in current usage they are separated by a period. Revelation 3 begins with the letter to the church in. Spiral bound for ease of use, this is a musthave for every pastor and teacher. The king james version of the bible was first published in 1611. The first time you include a quote from the bible, you need to include the translation, chapter abbreviated, book, and verse, like this. In mla, citing an ebook version of the bible is the same as citing any other ebook mla style cente r. Bible apa style american psychological association ahu. When quoting or paraphrasing from a particular section of scripture, add the book, chapter, and verse to your citation rather the page number. Paintingartwork oil on canvas, lithograph on paper, glass, etc. Apa style citing the bible and other biblical resources henry. However, the titles of individual published editions. Electronic book when citing an online version of a book, include the doi instead of the book format.
Consider instead consulting a commentary by the author of the study notes. Published individual editions of sacred writings are treated like other published books and therefore are italicized i. Remember that your intext parenthetical citation should include the name of the specific edition of the bible, followed by an abbreviation of the book, the chapter and verse s. Date published october 31, 2019 by jack caulfield the bible is cited differently from other books in chicago style. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book.
When citing more than one bible version in your paper, consult your instructor. Jun, 2017 cite the chapter and verse after citing the book of the bible. Jun, 2019 list the book title, chapter, and verse in your parenthetical citation. References to the bible usually are referred to in notes rather than in the bibliography. Follow bible book title abbreviations as in mla or as recommended by your instructor. Citing religious sources brigham young universityidaho. How to cite the bible guide for four citation styles. Intext citations do not italicize, underline, or use quotation marks for books and versions of the bible. Apr 07, 2019 the first time you cite a scripture passage, place it in parentheses with a translation abbreviation. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud 1 cor. Citing commentaries apa libguides at the salvation. Turabian style both parenthetical citation and footnoteendnote guidelines chicago style both parenthetical citation and footnoteendnote guidelines.
How to cite the bible in chicago style format and abbreviations. Italicize the bible and follow it with the version you are using. Do not italicize, underline, or use quotation marks for books and. Books of the bible are abbreviated, see here for common bible abbreviations. The first time you cite the bible intext, include the name of the version of the bible, followed by an abbreviation of the book, the chapter and. Turabian style both parenthetical citation and footnoteendnote guidelines chicago style both parenthetical citation and footnoteendnote guidelines the guidelines for citing the bible were developed by mary sodergren and are maintained by kim. Works cited citation for an ebook version of the bible. Scan your paper for grammar mistakes and catch unintentional plagiarism. Sparks, ancient texts for the study of the hebrew bible peabody, ma. Subsequent citations of the same bible version do not need to be included after citing the first time. Citing the book of mormon and other common religious sources mla the book of mormon. Jan 08, 2020 use abbreviations for the books of the bible when citing texts or referencing them. Mla, apa, sbl, chicago mla refer to mla handbook, 8th ed. Do not abbreviate the name of the book if it starts a sentence or is a reference to the entire book or the author.
You will need the bible verse you are quoting, including the book name, chapter number, and verse number. If you cited from his writing on leviticus then he needs to be acknowledged. Citing the bible in the text when you reference the bible in the text, you must cite the translation, book title, chapter and verse, explains michelle spomer, associate professor with azusa pacific university libraries. General do not italicize, underline, or use quotation marks for books and versions of the bible. How to cite the bible as a source using the mla format. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. The equivalent resource for the older apa 6 style can be found here. An individual or group that contributed to the creation of the content you are citing. Ancient texts for the study of the hebrew bible book 1.
However, if you use a different version indicate the new version in the text citation. For a complete list of how to cite print sources, please refer to the 7 th edition of the apa. Generate modern language association 8th edition bible. Classical religious texts, like the bible, do not require a citation in the reference list in apa style. Introduction to a chapter in the bible introductions and 1. What you need to know on how to cite a bible in mla easybib. Each style manual provides guidelines for citing the bible. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word or any proper nouns. Although this handout focuses mainly on citing the bible and the book of mormon, the guidelines provided apply generally to religious works e. Cite the chapter and verse after citing the book of the bible.
If the doi is not available, include the url in the citation. Make sure that titles in apa citations are properly capitalized. The first time you refer to a particular version of the bible, state the first element in that workscited list entry which is usually the. When citing from a bible that has been annotated i. Biblical citations can appear either in the text, in parentheses, or in footnotes or endnotes, but the bible is not included in your bibliography or reference list a bible citation always includes the book, chapter, and verse. This includes footnotes, annotations, and special articles. In mla format, separate the chapter and verse by a period, not a colon. Revelation 3 begins with the letter to the church in sardis. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Bible reference sources in chicago style introduction this short guide shows how to cite some of the mostused and popular bible reference sources in our collection. For a complete list of how to cite print sources, please refer to the 7 th edition of the apa publication manual.
Recently, however, logos has published some titles digitally for which there is not printed version. Published individual editions of sacred writings are treated like other published books and. Chicago style both parenthetical citation and footnoteendnote guidelines. Since mla ebook citations begin with the author name, skip straight to the title information instead of beginning the citation with the author. Foundation publications, for the lockman foundation, 1971. For longer book names, you will use an abbreviated.
Some bibles, particularly study bibles, contain additional text that is not the biblical text. Remember that your intext parenthetical citation should include the name of the specific edition. The king james version remains one of the greatest landmarks in the. Remember, you only need to cite the version of the bible used in the first general reference to or intext citation of the source.
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