Scholarly Question...

[Hamalas]

Random question: why do the older theologians (18th-19th century etc...) cite Scripture with both Roman and Arabic numerals? For example, they might say Genesis XII.8. Why the combination of systems rather than the consistent use of one?

 

[Pilgrim]

I have wondered about this myself.

 

[bookslover]

It was traditional, at the time. It wasn't until after World War II (believe it or not) that Arabic numerals began to be used consistently in Bible citations.