Saturday, September 20, 2008

FREE Bible Software

I just received information about a FREE Bible software package that is actually quite robust considering the price. There are certain packages that can be purchased as an upgrade, but the free stuff is certainly a good start. For example, it comes with the KJV and the NIV costs money ($29), but you can download many other versions (including original languages) for free.

If you have been looking for a Bible program but have been unwilling to shell out the money for one of the biggies (Logos, Quickverse, Bible Works, etc.), this seems like a good alternative. The website has additional downloads of Bible versions, commentaries, dictionaries, and pictures, as well as a training page to help you get acclimated.

One word of warning – I haven’t actually used it (as I have Logos Scholar), but it looks pretty good. So again, here is the link:

http://www.e-sword.net/index.html

3 comments:

Troy said...

I use this program and love it; although this is the only Bible program I've ever used. The KJV comes equipped with Strong's Hebrew and Greek Dictionary. You can also download commentary, maps, encyclopedia, etc. Also available for free download (to list a few) are writings by Thomas a Kempis, Andrew Murray, Charles Finney, John Calvin, John Fox, Martin Luther, Flavius Josephus, Charles Spurgeon and the list goes on.

Sam said...

Thanks for the affirmation. I know you are a KJV guy, but for those who use modern language translations having to purchase them is the biggest criticism.

Troy said...

Many of the modern translations need to be purchased, but not all. Another feature is the availability of Hebrew OT, Hebrew NT, Greek OT, Greek NT, Textus Receptus, Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, Geneva,etc...many more to pick from.