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 | | From: | Brian | | Subject: | biblestudy software | | Date: | Fri, 24 Dec 2004 23:30:13 GMT |
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 | Some folks have recommended some of the biblesoft packages, like these.
http://www.discountbible.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Biblesoft
Anyone have an opine on these or other packages? Being an NASB fan, I
was looking at the reference library plus level.
Brian
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| | From: | Dan S | | Subject: | Re: biblestudy software | | Date: | Sat, 08 Jan 2005 15:06:40 GMT |
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| have you considered experimenting with some freeware before you buy
something? maybe check out esword or the online bible? If you are interested
in something like gramcord I have a copy I don't use anymore. If you would
like it please contact me off list.
Blessings
Dan
"Brian" wrote in message
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> Some folks have recommended some of the biblesoft packages, like these.
> http://www.discountbible.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Biblesoft
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> Anyone have an opine on these or other packages? Being an NASB fan, I was
> looking at the reference library plus level.
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> Brian
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| | From: | Larry | | Subject: | Re: biblestudy software | | Date: | Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:23:53 GMT |
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| I've used the current version of the Libronix Digital Library System in
Windows and find it very slow and cubersom. I currently use the
Advanced Reference Library from Biblesoft and really like it,
especially the interlinear Bibles and the ability to drill down on
words to Brown-Driver-Briggs, TWOT, Thayers, etc. However, by far the
one I use the most is e-Sword (http://www.e-sword.net). It is free
(donations to the author are always nice) and there is an abundance of
resources that can be used with it. There are dozens of support
groups. Of course, the NASB has royalties on it, so to add it requires
you to purchase an unlock key from Lockman Foundation, but it is worth
it. If you like the NASB, you will find (for free) downloads of the
English Standard Version and Holman Christian Standard Bible on the
e-sword site. They are new essentially-literal translations, similar
to NASB.
Blessings,
-larry
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| | From: | Bud Brown | | Subject: | Re: biblestudy software | | Date: | Wed, 05 Jan 2005 20:48:47 GMT |
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Brian;
I've got some experience with various Bible study software packages. =
Perhaps I can help you narrow the field a little. First let me ask you a =
few questions:
1. How would you characterize your computer experience / expertise?
2. Do you have any training in biblical languages?
3. What do you want to accomplish with your Bible study software (e.g., =
sermon prep, teaching lessons, personal edification)?
4. What is your current computer platform (OS, HD space, processor speed =
etc)?
<")))><
Building kingdom building churches
http://tsibud.blogspot.com
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| | From: | Brian | | Subject: | Re: biblestudy software | | Date: | Thu, 06 Jan 2005 05:29:24 GMT |
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| Bud Brown wrote:
> Brian;
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> I've got some experience with various Bible study software packages. =
> Perhaps I can help you narrow the field a little. First let me ask you a =
> few questions:
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> 1. How would you characterize your computer experience / expertise?
Very Good, I've been working in IT/Networking for about 10 years.
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> 2. Do you have any training in biblical languages?
Negative, but learning more is most interesting. I prefer NASB because
of their efforts on truth, I want the word, not context on the word.
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> 3. What do you want to accomplish with your Bible study software (e.g., =
> sermon prep, teaching lessons, personal edification)?
I am just a guy, not a preacher man. I'm looking to learn more about
the Bible as well as what life was like back then, history of the times
etc. I'm reading a few chapters a day, but want to get more in terms of
Commentaries, related docs, etc.
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> 4. What is your current computer platform (OS, HD space, processor speed =
> etc)?
I have an Athlon XP 2400 based PeeCee running Windows XP. However, one
of these is very likely in my near future.
http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2004/12/20041229012802.shtml
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> <")))><
> Building kingdom building churches
> http://tsibud.blogspot.com
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| | From: | Bud Brown | | Subject: | Re: biblestudy software | | Date: | Thu, 06 Jan 2005 17:14:40 GMT |
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| You should probably settle the computer platform question first, because
that is going to narrow your range of options in Bible study software.
Should you decide to remain in the PC world, I highly recommend that you
consider the Libronix Digital Library System. You can check it out at
www.logos.com. The basic program is free; you can download it at
www.logos.com/titus/xbeta - get version 2.1c because it is now in release.
Be aware that you must have IE6 on your system to run it.
The reason I suggest Logos is because of all the programs out there, it has
the widest variety and most comprehensive collection of resources. You can
set your Bible study library up with a "devotional" flavor, you can set it
up to do extensive research in the original languages, or you can have a
large collection of technical journals. I have about 1,900 volumes in my
library, and I know of other users who have over 3,000.
Bear in mind that Logos, the people who produce the LDLS, are not book
publishers. Rather, the book publishers produce their printed volumes in an
electronic format that the LDLS engine uses. There are thousands upon
thousands fo books and journals available in the LDLS format. Other Bible
study programs are confined in their available inventory; thus, for example,
the Pradis software only has access to a few of the books published by
Zondervan.
If you do go to the Mac, take a look at the Accordance software produced by
the Gramcord folks.
--
<")))><
Building kingdom building churches
http://tsibud.blogspot.com
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| | From: | Brian | | Subject: | Re: biblestudy software | | Date: | Fri, 07 Jan 2005 04:44:04 GMT |
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| Bud Brown wrote:
> You should probably settle the computer platform question first, because
> that is going to narrow your range of options in Bible study software.
>
> Should you decide to remain in the PC world, I highly recommend that you
> consider the Libronix Digital Library System. You can check it out at
> www.logos.com. The basic program is free; you can download it at
> www.logos.com/titus/xbeta - get version 2.1c because it is now in release.
> Be aware that you must have IE6 on your system to run it.
>
> The reason I suggest Logos is because of all the programs out there, it has
> the widest variety and most comprehensive collection of resources. You can
> set your Bible study library up with a "devotional" flavor, you can set it
> up to do extensive research in the original languages, or you can have a
> large collection of technical journals. I have about 1,900 volumes in my
> library, and I know of other users who have over 3,000.
>
> Bear in mind that Logos, the people who produce the LDLS, are not book
> publishers. Rather, the book publishers produce their printed volumes in an
> electronic format that the LDLS engine uses. There are thousands upon
> thousands fo books and journals available in the LDLS format. Other Bible
> study programs are confined in their available inventory; thus, for example,
> the Pradis software only has access to a few of the books published by
> Zondervan.
>
> If you do go to the Mac, take a look at the Accordance software produced by
> the Gramcord folks.
>
I am a multiplatform geek, PC, MAC, UNIX, I use em all. Thanx for the
info. I tried the Logos onsite demoand was unimpressed due to lack of
audio quality. I'll take a poke around to look for the basic version.
Brian
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