SpiritAndTruth.org Bible Study Software
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Recommended Bible Study Software
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We offer a free bible study tool called WordLinks which is simple to use and runs in almost any web browser. You can
use it directly from our website
or it can be
downloaded
to your machine for use when disconnected
from the internet.
WordLinks Strengths and Weaknesses
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Weaknesses |
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Free - make copies to give to friends.
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No Installation - simply insert CD (or download and unzip) and study.
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Windows or Linux - operates with Windows and Linux.
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Easy to Use - point-and-click like browsing the internet.
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View Multiple Books - simultaneously in a single page over the internet.
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Slower - runs in a web browser and uses larger data files. (Faster when
downloaded
or run from CD.)
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Limited Selection of Books - copyrighted works generally not available.
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Macintosh - not yet available on CD for Macintosh.
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Although WordLinks is simple to use and works relatively well, it has
several disadvantages. Because it runs within a web browser, it is large and
somewhat slow when compared with other programs which install directly on your
computer, such as those listed below.
The following bible study tools require installation and operate using
the native executable format of your computer. Consequently they are much
faster and offer more powerful features which are not possible within
WordLinks.
| Software |
Description |
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e-Sword
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Free Bible study for Windows.
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Online Bible
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Free Bible study for Windows.
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Sword Project
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Free Bible study for Windows or Linux.
Also see
BibleTime
for Linux.
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Bible Explorer
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Free Bible study for Windows (additional purchased texts available).
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Sword Searcher
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An easy-to-use, relatively inexpensive yet powerful
commercial Bible study package for Windows. A personal favorite!
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Power Bible
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An easy-to-use, relatively inexpensive yet powerful
commercial Bible study package for Windows.
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Logos
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The most advanced commercial Bible
study package available. Basic reader is free, but
cost of additional books adds up substantially. Very powerful
features, but also more difficult to learn. Requires a powerful machine with
lots of memory or is frustratingly slow to use. Hundreds of texts available.
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OliveTree Bible Reader
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Carry the equivalent of a shelf of Bibles and reference works, including
original language texts, in the palm of your hand.
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