SBLHS 2 §8.3.14.3 offers two entries for ancient writers named Hippolytus (noted by Litwa 2016, xxxii). The first, listed simply as Hippolytus, has fourteen works attributed to him; the second, Hippolytus of Rome, is cited as the author of only a single work. Careful readers will notice that one work is listed in both entries, … Continue reading Hippolytus or Hippolytus of Rome?
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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