LibGuides: Judaism: Other useful resources

Tools and Treats

Rashi
The Jewish National and University Library put together this page for a celebratory exhibit on this "Teacher of Israel". Many of the links have died, but there is some interesting text, and even the links constitute a useful bibliography of his work.
Internet Sacred Text Archive
Find the foundational documents of a religious tradition.
Online Gallery: Sacred Texts
The British Library's online exhibit of beautiful copies of sacred texts. Includes online page-turning software, and a wonderful look at what belief can inspire.
bubbl.us
Like to brainstorm online? This software lets you create diagrams by linking bubbles you create. Can be fun in brainstorming search terms, or creating hierarchies of ideas for essays or projects.

SBL Style

SBL Handbook of Style
Even the Chicago Style Manual recommends this manual for use by Biblical scholars; obligatory if writing for the Society for Biblical Literature publications.
SBL Citation Builder
From Pitts Theology Library at Candler School of Theology

Other LibGuides of Interest

Rabbi Michael A. Signer Collection LibGuide
A remembrance of Rabbi Signer's life and work, and a celebration of Hannon Library's acquisition of much of his personal book collection.
World Religions Resources
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible LibGuide
Jewish Studies Book & Discussion Club LibGuide
At each meeting, a recent book by a Jewish author (fiction or non-fiction) is discussed, occasionally with the author present.

The Burning Bush

Hebrew Testament Window

Dalle de verre cast glass window

Samarkand Chapel,

Santa Barbara, CA

designer: Nancy Solter Amodeo

crafted by Kenneth & Samuel Solter,

Beveled Glass, Etc.

photo: T. Amodeo 2009

Chicago Style & helpful resources

Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed.
Call Number: REF PN 147 .C48 2010 (InfoCommons)

Many Theology and humanities profs designate University of Chicago style (from which "Turabian" is derived). This manual is available in an online version. LMU only Use your MyLMU information when off campus.

For examples of citations in this style, see the Library's Chicago Style - Humanities Quick Guide.
(Citations for print are on the front page, and citations for online sources are on the back.)

For more information, see the Chicago tab in our Citation LibGuide

Chicago Style 16th Ed.: Extended citation Quick Guide
Basic categories in one list, from the Chicago folks; examples of both footnote/endnote formats and formats for the bibliography.

Citing Sacred Texts

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 OneCard name and Library/barcode number to access from off campus. See the next tab for specific citation guidelines and help.

Scriptural references for various religions, 8.102–3.