Can anyone clarify who added chapter and verse numbers to the Bible, and
when? And maybe why, if for any reason other than ease of reading.
I thought the numberers were anonymous, but Halley's Bible Handbook (p. 755)
lists Cardinal Caro (1236) and Robert Stephens (1551). This doesn't sound
right, because I thought Concordances (which would use chapter and verse
numbers) go back to the 12th century.
Thank you for any information on this item.
pat sloane
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