King James Bible - Do you have one?

[Marjorie13]

Hello everyone,

I am a student of English langage and literature (a non-native) and I have been writing a thesis on agnosticism. Unfortunately, I don't have a copy of King James Bible (only a PDF version) and I would like to complete my bibliography with a proper citation.

I am supposed to cite: "Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.” (John 20:25). In my PDF version it is page 624.

Is there anyone who has a copy of the book, and would be willing to check the quotation for me, tell me the page + give me the name of the publishing house, city of publishing and the year? Thank you very much for any help!

[YesNo]

I don't have a copy, but I wonder how one is expected to cite such texts? Is there a preferred style sheet for bibliographies and why couldn't one reference an internet site?

[Marjorie13]

My professor does not accept internet sources or PDF (I know, its 2016). So I have to use the printed copy. Then, I'll follow Chicago/Turabian.

[Pompey Bum]

Marjorie: My KJV is an unusual one that wouldn't help you, but here is a current citation I found online:

The Holy Bible, King James Version. New York: American Bible Society: 1999.

The example italicized The Holy Bible, but in my day it wouldn't have been done that way. It wouldn't hurt to confirm the whole thing with Chicago.

You have the correct format for paranthetical references, but you need to add KJV: (John 20:25 KJV).

The subject sounds interesting. I hope you will discuss it with us when you can.

[Jackson Richardson]

And in Britain when I grew up (and it was the only translation in regular use) it was called the Authorized Version. King James Version was an Americanism.

Page numbers will be different in different editions. In academic works of Biblical scholarship (I have oddles) John 20.25 is an adequate reference.

[OrphanPip]

Jackson is correct, in most academic writing styles Biblical citations only require verse and chapter. In your bibliography you include the version of the Bible used, but you don't need to provide the edition.

In MLA the in-text citation would be (KJV John 20-25)

The Bibliography would be

The Bible. The Authorised King James Version. Then the edition here, is it from OUP or some Bible society (Your pdf should still show who the publisher of your edition was). And then the year here.

[Pompey Bum]

Just a caveat that we Yanks have a tendency to do our own thing. Where are you from, Marjorie?

[Marjorie13]

Oh my, thank you all soo much! I think you are absolutely right about the citation style, but I have never cited Bible before, so I have a lot to learn, obviously. Thank you so much again!
I am from The Czech Republic

[Pompey Bum]

I am from The Czech Republic

Oh, cool! You mentioned the Chicago Manuel of Style; do your professors usually want American style citations? Anyway, good luck on your paper.

[Marjorie13]

Yes, we use it in every seminar

[Marjorie13]

The only annoyance is making footnotes

[Pompey Bum]

Well, when I was a graduate student (shortly before the time of Jesus and Thomas), Biblical references outside the bibliography were always parenthetical. If that's still the case, you should have no problem. I have given you the American style and JR the British. Pip is Canadian but he lives in Malaysia. Apparently he has given you the Malaysian style.

We have a healthy mix of theists, atheists, and agnostics on the site. I would love to hear your ideas about agnosticism sometime, but for now get your thesis done. Good luck on it!

[Marjorie13]

Thank you very much, Mr. Rabbit. Almost done & forever grateful. In case you are planning a trip to Europe, don't hesitate to contact me. We can visit all the libraries, where is not a single copy of KJB.

[Pompey Bum]

That's very gracious of you. I'm a little home bound these days (looking after my father). Also my wife wouldn't like it But thanks!

[Marjorie13]

Bring the whole family ! And I am wishing your dad the best