SBL citation style

Introduction

*Please note most examples come directly from the SBL handbook of style.

The Society of Biblical Literature Handbook of Style functions as a supplement of The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), "except in cases when the field very consciously and authoritatively adopts a different standard." (The SBL Handbook of Style,1.1, p. 1). In other words, if the desired format is not included in the SBL Handbook of Style, please consult The Chicago Manual of Style.

The SBL Handbook of Style is mostly used for in citing ancient Near Eastern, Biblical, and early Christian studies.

These guidelines follow the SBL Handbook of Style, 2nd edition (2014). For more information on the additions and rule changes made into the second edition of SBL, consult this webpage.