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The book of Tobit in Codex Sinaiticus (4th century CE).

This LibGuide is a clearing-house for resources related to Biblical Studies, Christian Origins, the ancient Near East, and Greco-Roman world within and outside of DU's subscriptions and services. Whether you are taking an introductory class or working on your dissertation in this field, we hope you will find helpful resources here to aid you in your studies. This guide is curated by doctoral students in Religious Studies/New Testament and we welcome suggestions from users. Please email us!

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Society of Biblical Literature Handbook of Style, 2nd Ed.

The SBL Handbook of Style, 2nd Ed. by Society of Biblical Literature
ISBN: 9781589839656
Publication Date: 2014
The definitive source for how to write and publish in the field of biblical studies The long-awaited second edition of the essential style manual for writing and publishing in biblical studies and related fields includes key style changes, updated and expanded abbreviation and spelling-sample lists, a list of archaeological site names, material on qur'anic sources, detailed information on citing electronic sources, and expanded guidelines for the transliteration and transcription of seventeen ancient languages. A must-consult resource for writing and publishing in the field! SBLHS is the standard for most of the field. See also the SBLHSS Blog for tutorials, tips, and tricks!