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Chicago Citation Style 17th: D. Scriptural References

This guide will help you cite sources using the Chicago Citation Style 17th edition.

Scriptural References (pp. 757-758)

Scriptural references appear in the Notes section only, not the bibliography.
 
General Format 
 
 
      Full Note: 
            1. Name of the Book (in roman and often abbreviated) Chapter:Verse (Version being Cited).
 
      Concise Note: 
            Same as above.
 
 
      Bibliography:
      Not included.
 
 
 
 
Example 
 
 
      Full Note:
 
            1. 6.2 Kings 11:8 (New Revised Standard Version). 
 
 
      Concise Note:
            Same as above. 
 
 
 
      Bibliography:
      Not included.

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