Bible Software
From Daniel Scott Mascione:
Mr. Moore,
I rarely take the time to send comments to an individual website
regarding its contents, but I wanted to extend a personal thank you for
your summary of Bible software available for
the Mac. I have been searching for a information on the
availability of this kind of software and appreciate the time you have
taken to provide the great amount of information in one place that you
have. Again, thank you, keep up the good work.
Dan
Hi Dan,
Delighted to have been of service. One thing computers
do extremely well is to search and retrieve information. I find having
this sort of software on my hard drive extremely useful.
Charles
Surprised...
From J.S. Oxendine:
Dear Charles,
The article on Bible software was unexpected only because I had not
thought of Low End Mac as the sort of place
where that information would be "appreciated." I hope that doesn't
offend anyone (if so, I'm sorry!), but the amount of information
provided indicates that you spend some time in this area
personally.
I was struck by the statement you made regarding the ASV, since very
few people are aware of the integrity of that translation (and the fact
that it has no major publisher). Your comparison with the KJV caused me
to wonder why those two are your favorites (please describe what
"traditionalist" means) and to ask if you have used the NKJV?
I have the distinct impression that you are a minister or Bible
class teacher (if not, do not be embarrassed). Just some thoughts from
one who has written in the past, and found this column
"refreshing".
J.S. Oxendine
Hi,
No offense taken. ;-) Actually, several Low End Mac
writers are serious Christians, so appreciate this sort of
software.
Yes, I use the NKJV too. In fact, I have a copy right
here that I keep next to the computer. It's a good study translation
and has been approved by the Eastern Orthodox Church as an English
language translation, which speaks well of its adherence to the Greek.
However, I do love the majestic cadences of the KJV, which resonate
through English language and culture.
I ran across a copy of the ASV morocco bound with
concordance in a Bible bookstore in Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island, back in 1973, for $5, if I recall correctly. Still have it and
use it regularly. I find the "Jehovah" usage a bit tiresome, but
otherwise it's a good translation too.
I'm a layman, but I'm the moderator of the TTMBOForum,
a pan-denominational email forum loosely themed on Christian unity but
addressing a wide variety of faith and doctrinal issues. We are halfway
through our fourth year and have members on five continents, including
lay people and clergy as well as a number of academics from over a
dozen denominations.
As for "traditionalist," check out Charles
The Right? - It Is Indeed So, Matthew on MacOpinion.
Charles
Mac Bible Software
From Gary Harrison:
Charles,
Thanks for doing my work for me! I've been meaning do dig around a
bit and find what's available for the Mac in Bible software, and you've
helped a great deal! I work in supporting and training pastors and key
lay leaders, and am often asked what's available. I'll be referring
them to your Web page. Thanks, too, for your other work; I've always
enjoyed reading your comments and assessment.
Blessings on you during this holiday season,
Gary Harrison
Pinnacle Ministries, Inc.
http://www.pinmin.org
Hi Gary,
It's great to know that the article is proving
helpful.
Thanks for your kind words.
Charles
Re: Bible Software for Macs and Palms
From Greg Meece:
Thanks for the review. My wife and I were just discussing whether to
invest in Bible Study Software.
I was looking at the Accordance software, but a friend had also
recommended the Online Bible. We currently have the Laridian
software on our Palm (Visor) devices.
Thanks again,
Greg Meece
Senior Software Test Engineer
BroadJump
http://www.broadjump.com/
Hi Greg,
Glad the article was helpful.
Both are good products.
Charles
Bible Software on Mac
From Richard Gonzalez:
Charles,
I say your review of Mac Bible software on Low End Mac. Thanks - I
was not familiar with several of the packages (I have used Online Bible
for several years). You may be interested in knowing that the author of
Laridian's "MyBible" software (David Fedor) once worked at Apple on the
Newton and was also responsible for producing "The Message" Bible
software for Newton. I used it for several years on my Emate 300 (still
the best note taking machine ever made - they should have marketed them
to college students instead of elementary schools).
The Message is free and available at <http://www.thefedors.com/themessage/>.
Richard
Thanks, Richard,
I don't have a Newton or eMate, but perhaps there will
be some readers for whom this will be helpful information.
Charles
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