In 1974, the Society of Biblical Literature launched Semeia, an experimental journal devoted to the exploration of new and emergent areas and methods of biblical studies. A year later, an associated book series debuted with the publication of Robert C. Tannehill’s The Sword of His Mouth: Forceful and Imaginative Language in Synoptic Sayings. The first … Continue reading Semeia and Semeia Studies
Notes and Bibliography
First and Last Name Order
In footnotes, the first name of the first author or editor comes before the last name. For example, Charles H. Talbert, Reading John … At the beginning of bibliography entries, however, the last name of the first author or editor should always come before the first name. For example, Talbert, Charles H. Reading John … … Continue reading First and Last Name Order
Citing URLs
The citation of online sources faces two challenges: the instability of URLs (pages and entire websites change), which renders a cited URL of little use, and the ridiculous length of some URLs, which only the most determined readers are willing to type into a browser bar. Because citation of an online source is not optional … Continue reading Citing URLs
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