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Format of scripture text subject headings

In order to locate books in the AMBS Library on a specific scripture text, you first need to know the format of scripture text subject headings in the library catalog.  Notice that chapter numbers are Roman numerals.

Bible. O.T. Genesis
Bible. O.T. Kings, 1st, III, 1-15   (1st Kings 3:1-15)
Bible. N.T. Mark II, 1 - III, 6   (Mark 2:1-3:6)

 

Procedure:

In the "Browse an alphabetical list of headings" box, select "Subject heading (beginning with)".  Type in the subject heading with the book name only. Do not attempt to enter chapter numbers and verses.  Capitals are not necessary.  Enter the periods using the following format:

bible. o.t. genesis
bible. o.t. kings 1st
bible. n.t. mark
bible. n.t. epistles of john

The result is a list of subject headings and subheadings.  See the example below.

Page through the lists using [Previous Page] and [Next Page]. This takes time but is the most effective way to find entries.
Select the underlined titles to view the records that relate to that particular subject heading.

Remember:

Roman numerals are used for chapter numbers.

In the results list, Roman numerals are alphabetized as letter I (number 1), the letter X (number 10) and the letter V (number 5).
Chapter numbers are Arabic numbers (1,2,3...)

Note that the computer orders by initial numeral so  Mark I, 11 comes before Mark I, 2. Roman numerals are alphabetized by letter so Mark IX comes before Mark V.

1st, 2nd, 3rd are used for multiple books of the Bible (bible. o.t. kings 1st).

 

Sample results from search : bible. n.t. mark

Bible. N.T. Mark
Bible. N.T. Mark -- Commentaries.
Bible. N.T. Mark -- Feminist criticism.
Bible. N.T. Mark -- Homiletical use.
Bible. N.T. Mark I, 1-11 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. N.T. Mark I, 1-13 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. N.T. Mark I, 1-15 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. N.T. Mark I, 1-3 -- Relation to the Old Testament.
Bible. N.T. Mark I, 11 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800.
Bible. N.T. Mark I, 14-III, 6 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. N.T. Mark IX, 33-37 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. N.T. Mark -- Language, style.
Bible. N.T. Mark -- Translating.
Bible. N.T. Mark -- Versions
Bible. N.T. Mark V, 1-20 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. N.T. Mark X, 17-31

Searching for books in other libraries:

Check for books in libraries around the world by choosing WorldCat (OCLC FirstSearch) .

 

Requesting books from another library:

Interlibrary loan request forms are in a rack at the service desk in the AMBS Library.  Items typically arrive in one to two weeks.  There is no charge for interlibrary loan.