Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed.This manual is available in an online version. LMU only
[Note: 16th edition NEW in Fall, 2010; online version will access both 16th and 15th eds.]
Here are some segments of the Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed., relevant for Biblical and other Sacred Scripture references. Remember, you'll need to use your MyLMU name and password to access from off campus.
Scriptural references for various religions, 8.102–3.
See also religious works
Biblical citations:
abbreviations in, 10.45–51
chapter and verse, 14.253
resources on, 14.252
versions of Bible in, 14.254
See also Bible
Biblical references are given in numerals only; chapter and verse are separated by a colon with no space following it. For abbreviations, see 10.45–51.
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Page from a manuscript from Al-Andalus,
12 cent. Sura 15 : Al-Hijr.
Thicker letters in Kufic calligraphy
Source: Wikipedia Commons