Handbook for Bible Students

EXPLANATORY

a, after the number of a verse, indicates the first part of the verse; HBS 4.1

b, used in the same way, indicates the second part. HBS 4.2

i. e., that is. HBS 4.3

e. g., for example. HBS 4.4

c. or cir. or circa should be read “about.” HBS 4.5

u. s., ut supra, as above. HBS 4.6

Ibid., at the end of a quotation, indicates that it is found in the same place as the last preceding quotation. HBS 4.7

Id., at the end of a quotation, indicates that it is found in the same book as the last preceding one, but in a different volume or on a different page. HBS 4.8

Transliterations of Hebrew and Greek have been supplied in brackets where necessary, and translations have been inserted in brackets where they were needed to make the meaning clear to those unacquainted with the language used. HBS 4.9

In the transliteration of Greek words, [aa] should be pronounced [long “a”], like in “they.” HBS 4.10

R. C. found in parentheses thus (R. C.), means that the author quoted is a Roman Catholic. HBS 4.11

S. J., following a man’s name, indicates that he is a member of the Society of Jesus, a Jesuit. HBS 4.12

Three periods found close together in a quotation show that a part of the quotation has been omitted. HBS 4.13

Variations in spelling the same proper names arise from the fact that the editors have followed the spelling used by the author of the quotation. HBS 4.14

Notes not signed “Eds.” are by the authors quoted. HBS 4.15

Matter inserted in brackets has in most cases been supplied by the editors, but in some cases the authors quoted have inserted such matter, and this has been indicated by an editorial note. Words or sentences inclosed in parentheses are a part of the quotation. HBS 4.16