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traditional or shorter abbreviations for the names of books (see 24.6); consult yourinstructor if you are unsure which form is appropriate. Use arabic numerals for chapter andverse numbers (with a colon between them) and for numbered books.Traditional abbreviations:P: (1 Thess. 4:11, 5:2–5, 5:14)Shorter abbreviations:P: (2 Sm 11:1–17, 11:26–27; 1 Chr 10:13–14)Since books and numbering differ among versions of the scriptures, identify the versionyou are using in brackets in your first citation, either with the spelled-out name or an acceptedabbreviation (see 24.6.4).P: (2 Kings 11:8 [New Revised Standard Version])(1 Cor. 6:1–10 [NAB])For citations from the sacred works of other religious traditions, adapt the general pattern forbiblical citations as appropriate (see 24.6.5).19.5.3 Reference WorksWell-known reference works, such as major dictionaries and encyclopedias, should usually becited only in parenthetical citations. You generally need not include them in your referencelist, although you may choose to include a specific work that is critical to your argument orfrequently cited. Omit the date, but specify the edition (if not the first). For an alphabeticallyarranged work such as an encyclopedia, cite the item (not the volume or page number)preceded by s.v. (sub verbo, “under the word”; pl. s.vv.)P: (Encyclopaedia Britannica 15th ed., s.v. “Salvation”)(Dictionary of American biography, s.v. “Wadsworth, Jeremiah”)Treat reference works that are less well known as you would a book (see 19.1).R: The Times guide to English style and usage. 1999. Rev. ed. London: Times Books.Aulestia, Gorka. 1989. Basque English dictionary. Reno: University of Nevada Press.P: (Times guide 1999, s.vv. “police ranks,” “postal addresses”)(Aulestia 1989, 509)Online versions of encyclopedias are regularly updated, so include both the URL and thedate you accessed the material (see 15.4.1). Note that some reference works will indicate theappropriate URL to cite for a specific entry; use this rather than the less stable URL generatedby search engines.P: (Encyclopaedia Britannica online, s.v. “Sibelius, Jean,” http://www.britannica.com/ebc/article?tocId=9378608 [accessed June 1, 2005])www.itpub.net