Included is information about referencing, various citation formats with examples for each source type, and other helpful information. Works cited religious studies bibliographies cite this for me. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud 1 cor. Unless otherwise noted, all biblical passages referenced are in the new international version. Include the version of the bible you used in the first citation e. New international version, english standard version, new revised standard version, and king james version. The first time you include a quote from the bible, you need to include the translation, chapter abbreviated, book, and verse, like this paul urges christians to not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern. Tips for citing the bible in devotionals, blogs, articles. The apa publication manual publication manual of the american psychological association, 5th ed.
Subsequent citations do not require the translation unless that changes. How to cite the bible in an apa format pen and the pad. Citing several ahu reference commentaries attached here are examples how to cite several religion reference sources here at ahu. How to cite the bible in apa teneleventwelve english. We provide a cite this button on each web page in mla, apa. How to cite a religious text in harvard cite this for me. Citing the bible citing in apa format 6th edition libguides at. Intext citation place this part right after the quote or reference to the source in your assignment. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
If nothing is happening, please try the search again. Apa style parenthetical references identify the version you used in the first citation of the text. Avoid plagiarism and cite your sources correctly in mla, apa, and chicago styles. Follow it with a footnote explaining the translations formal name. Dec, 2010 examples are the king james bible, the good news bible and the new international version niv bible. For your first citation, identify the version which you used. Because the bible is organized in a unique way, there are specific rules that govern intext citation. Chapters and verses in biblical references have traditionally been separated by a. Examples are given below note that the message is slightly different because it has an author, not an editor. As with all citations, you can put the source information in parentheses or work it into the text. According to the sixth edition of the publication manual of the american psychological association, no reference list entry is. With mla style, you need to cite the bible two ways. I n parenthetical references, the titles of the books of the bible are often abbreviated.
The new international version niv is today\s most read and most trusted english bible translation. When you cite scripture, you do not need information. A reader who regularly uses the new international version niv may see your piece based on a scripture used from the. Apr 07, 2019 the version or translation of the bible being used must be identified in the text with a parenthetical reference e. Brills new pauly encyclopaedia of the ancient world reference source 1. The name should be underlined if your word processor will support that type of formatting, and indicated with an underscore symbol if it will not.
Even in an academic research paper, you may find that you want to cite the bible as a source. Apa format quick guide academic success center liberty. Jan 12, 2015 ama apa 6th edition apa 7th edition chicago 17th edition, authordate harvard ieee iso 690 mhra 3rd edition mla 8th edition oscola turabian 9th edition vancouver cite join us. For guidelines for citing the bible following mla 7th ed. At the end of the sentence where youve paraphrased or quoted the bible, place a parenthetical citation inside the closing punctuation. Apr 07, 2019 the first time you cite a scripture passage, place it in parentheses with a translation abbreviation. List the book title, chapter, and verse in your parenthetical citation. How do i cite a bible app with more than one translation. We cite according to the 8th edition of mla, 6th edition of apa, and 16th edition of chicago 8th edition turabian.
There are two ways to identify a translation in a bible app. Translation identified in the text suppose that you wish to illustrate how translations of the bible differ by comparing the recent new living translation with the traditional king james version. Cite your bible in american psychological association 6th. More than 900 versions in the english language alone can create confusion. Formatting elements except title page, running head, and abstract are the same across both versions. Chapters and verses in biblical references have traditionally been separated by a colon, but in current usage they are separated by a period. The goal of the niv translation team was to produce an accurate translation and one that wouldhave clarity and literary quality and so prove suitable for public and private reading, teaching, preaching, memorizing, and liturgical use. For each intext citation, state the first element in that workscited list entry which is usually the title of the bible, followed by a comma and the date. Published individual editions of sacred writings are treated like other published books and therefore are italicized i. This page provides you with an overview of apa format, 7th edition. Citation of classical works by chelsea lee if december has put you in a holiday mood, then maybe youll enjoy this little piece on how to cite classical works like the bible or the quran in apa style.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. How to cite the bible guide for four citation styles. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. As with any source, you have to cite the bible if you paraphrase or quote it in your text. Chicago manual of style 16th edition full note american psychological association 6th edition. If you need to cite the bible itself, then you would follow this pattern for ed versions. On your works cited page, a citation should include. Holy bible, new international version new york, 1978. Works cited religious studies bibliographies cite this. If you used the good news bible, your citation should start like this. On your works cited page, your citation should include the translation you used. New international version, english standard version, new.
Or the quran specifies some dietary restrictions, such as forbidding muslims to eat pork quran 5. For more information, go to the apa blog citation of classical works. Apa refer to publication manual of the american psychological association, 7th ed. In the subsequent citations, there is no need to indicate the version unless you use a different one. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. When citing a passage from the holy bible, cite the book abbreviated, chapter, verse, and version you are using, in parentheses like this isa. Mar 17, 2020 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 name of the version, followed by a comma. The american psychological association apa publication manual does not require a reference list entry for the bible only an intext citation. For guidelines for citing the bible following apa 6th ed. General do not italicize, underline, or use quotation marks for books and versions of the bible.
The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the. Bible apa style american psychological association ahu. Remember, you only need to cite the version of the bible used in the first general reference to or intext citation of the source. We provide a cite this button on each web page in mla, apa, chicago.
Citations in the apa style add the translation of the bible after the verse. Mar 17, 2020 for each intext citation, state the first element in that workscited list entry which is usually the title of the bible, followed by a comma and the date. Citing biblical resources cite your sources library guides at. The american psychological association style, used for writing in areas such as education, nursing and social sciences, has specific guidelines for citing classical works such as the bible. The esv bible is free online and on mobile devices everywhere worldwide, including a selection of free bible study resources, at. Maria grazia albiani, leonides, in brills new pauly. Bible passages only need to be cited in the text of your paper. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Jun, 2019 even in an academic research paper, you may find that you want to cite the bible as a source. If a state is needed after the place of publication, write in as a postal code. The correct way to cite passages from the new international version of the bible will depend on whether you are using the american psychological association, modern language association or chicagoturabian citation style.
The version or translation of the bible being used must be identified in the text with a parenthetical reference e. 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. New international version, english standard version, new revised standard. For a first parenthetical citation to a particular version, cite the name, followed by a comma, and then the passage. A portion of the purchase price of every esv bible is donated to help support bible distribution ministry around the world. With the new international version, edited by frank e. A book in a series such as the niv application commentary, nicot, or nicnt. Mar 23, 2017 because the bible is organized in a unique way, there are specific rules that govern intext citation. Mar 23, 2018 there are two ways to identify a translation in a bible app. According to the 6th edition of the publication manual of the american psychological association, reference list entries are not required for major classical works, such as ancient greek and roman works or classical religious works. Apa style citing the bible and other biblical resources henry.
After your first usage of a bible passage include a footnote stating. Remember, you only need to cite the version of the bible used in the first general reference to or intext citation of the. A comprehensive guide to apa citations and format overview of this guide. Remember, you only need to cite the version of the bible used in the first general reference to or intext citation of. Luckily for me, theyre all niv, so the citation is the same no matter which copy i use. New international version, 2011 when quoting or paraphrasing from a particular section of scripture, add the book, chapter, and verse to your citation rather the page number. How to cite the bible in apa download the printer friendly pdf bible any bible in print, on a website or in an online database. Click here to see the list of common abbreviations for books of the bible found in the mla handbook example. Scan your paper for grammar mistakes and catch unintentional plagiarism.
Apa style citing the bible and other biblical resources. Levi said i should tell you to bookmark this page if you want to keep it as a handy reference. According to the sixth edition of the publication manual of the american psychological association, no reference list entry is required when citing. The first time you cite a scripture passage, place it in parentheses with a translation abbreviation. Example of how to cite when you are paraphrasing first cite. Citation machine helps students and professionals properly credit the information that they use. New international version, 1977 by the international bible.
How to cite the holy bible in apa format life with levi. 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. Citing biblical resources cite your sources library. Ama apa 6th edition apa 7th edition chicago 17th edition, authordate harvard ieee iso 690 mhra 3rd edition mla 8th edition oscola turabian 9th edition vancouver cite join us. Automatic works cited and bibliography formatting for mla, apa and chicagoturabian citation styles. May 29, 2012 heres how you cite the holy bible in apa format. Publication of any commentary or other bible reference work. How do i cite the new international version bible in mla. The bible new international version, 1987 grand rapids, michigan. One way to identify the translations is to mention them in your prose and then cite the bible.
However, if you use a different version indicate the new version in the text citation. Apr 23, 2020 indicate which version at the first use of scripture then no reference is needed unless you use another bible version. Mla style citing the bible and other biblical resources. Start by typing the title of the book of the bible, then type the chapter and verse. Apa does not providenor could it begin to maintain. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. If theres ambiguity, talk with your professors or your colleagues or with apa. If you need the mla version of the citation, i recommend using. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon 1 cor. Subsequent citations of the same bible version do not need to be included after citing the first time. Jul 27, 2008 an example of this kind of citation is 1 cor. When you first refer to a particular version, include the name, a comma, and then the passage.
Format your inparagraph citation in the following manner if you are using apa citation style. Jan 16, 2014 on your works cited page, your citation should include the translation you used. Mla, apa, sbl, chicago mla refer to mla handbook, 8th ed. Indicate which version at the first use of scripture then no reference is needed unless you use another bible version. Oct 11, 2017 on your works cited page, a citation should include. How to cite the bible murray library messiah college box 3002 grantham, pa.
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