How do I cite verse numbers in scripture?

Chapter 6 of the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook provides guidance on citing scripture by book, chapter, and verse. If the book and chapter… Read More

If I am citing an online version of a sacred text and each chapter is on a separate web page, must each web page be listed in the works-cited list?

No. You do not need to provide a separate works-cited-list entry for each hymn, chapter, or surah cited if there are several and they all… Read More

Do I need to provide a works-cited-list entry if I am citing scriptural writings in the original language?

Yes. If you cite scriptural writings in the original language, provide the edition of the religious work you are using. Read More

How do I cite scriptural writings? And when do I use italics in referring to them?

Create a works-cited-list entry for scriptural writings as you would for any other source: follow the MLA format template. In general, begin with the title. Read More