As long as i can install it and access all my books ill keep a copy installed somewhere i started with wordsearch back when. Dec 30, 2014 didnt logos have a pc software program. At the present time, no other bible study software has this feature. Professional biblical studies programs biblical christianity. Id try to purchase the books in community pricing via bidding, and if i missed that, during prepublication. Biblical software programs are similar to ebook readers in that they include digitally formatted books, may be used to display a wide variety of inspirational books and bibles, and can be used on portable computers. Logos buys rights for practically everything new that comes out. I use logos for every bibley thing i do whether its a blog post, a. Here are three big changes that make starting a free trial a nobrainer. Alongside the proper use of hard copy books, i believe bible software is an extremely helpful tool for pastor, scholar, and layperson alike. Heres how to do it in logos and accordance bible software. Good morning everyone, im new to using serious bible software. Fast starting up accordance 12 compared to starting up logos 7 is like racing a station wagon against a corvette. These software packages are bibleworks 8 and accordance 8 scholars collection.
After years of dabbling in logos, the new version, version 6, finally convinced me to make the leap. There are lots of choices but im going to narrow down to two major competitors accordance and logos. If the first several posts in this series have you considering the purchase of bible study software, youre probably wondering which package to invest in. If im studying a passage and need to open logos to access a resource that i know will help me produce a better sermon or bible study, then i will. Jan 15, 2015 i have written about logos bible software a number of times over the years, and would like to return to it today. I am looking to finally invest in some bible software. Logos the reason the biggest names in bible software are down on the list for free, is because they limit some of the features in order to encourage you to buy their software. Logos loves its users to know how many cool things they can do. A comparison between logos 6 and accordance 11 this entry was posted in logos bible software on june 12, 2015 by nathan parker a while back someone asked me to compare logos 6 and accordance 11. In general you will pay a bit more on logos for everything, but thats because they are a the market leader, and b do the most stuff.
Its not usually the case that bible software reveals its greatness by what you dont find in it. Accordance probably has much or most of what they want and need. I use logos for every bible y thing i do whether its a blog post, a. System resources macpc logos has so many neat books and modules. Logos focuses on providing an extensive and evergrowing digital library to its users. I couldnt do this kind of stuff without logos bible software. Sep 02, 2012 in practice, what has happened is that we have a few people using accordance, a few using logos, but the majority are using bibleworks. A comparison between logos 6 and accordance 11 this entry was posted in logos bible software on june 12, 2015 by nathan parker a while back someone asked me to compare logos 6 and accordance. Logos has radically simplified the task of bible study for me. Accordance can show your logos and wordsearch books.
Logos vs olivetree discussion in spiritfilled charismatic started by bythespirit, dec 30. If you own accordance and also own libraries in logos bible software and wordsearch bible software, theres a way to use your books in accordance. Page 1 of 3 questions from a beginner accordance 11 vs logos 6 original language study posted in original languages. The threefold update unifies the logos experience with greater similarity. Nov 02, 2018 logos 8 launched on october 29 bringing some interesting new features to the powerful and popular bible software program for mac and windows. Download accordance bible software and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. May 08, 2016 i have used a variety of software for bible study and research, and i am aware of the higher price of logos. This particular comparison focuses on both programs ability to produce bibliographic citations in word processing documents. Ive realised there was something missing from this article, perhaps the most important thing. Check out brent niedergalls comparison of the hebrew and aramaic lexicon of the old testament halot vs. Jan 17, 2018 a readers lexicon can help you read greek or hebrew without having to memorize terms that dont appear very often. Accordance is the latest update in the advanced bible study market. Ill show you how to create a simple workspace in accordance to use the two web apps in the program. Oct 14, 2005 accordance vs logos my observations about bible software accordance for the mac and logos for windows.
Logos 8 launched on october 29, 2018 bringing some interesting new features to the popular bible software program for mac and windows. Mike meiser there are two software packages that i would recommend for any scholar or serious student of the biblical text to purchase. Oct 31, 2018 logos 8 is more affordable than previous versions. Logos is thus much more than a bible study software program. Now that theyve closed shop its use is problematic. Accordance doesnt seem to realise they are an electronic book seller, they have not developed a nice reading set up. What is the best bible software, and what do i need for bible software. Jan 06, 2019 i would have to say bibleworks 9 or higher was absolutely the best. Whether you are a pastor looking for a sermon prep tool, a scholar studying biblical languages, or a serious bible reader wanting to go deeper, accordance can take you to the next level. One of the disadvantages of logos and i have made mention of. Some online searching revealed three bible apps that seemed to be the most popular olive tree, logos, and accordance so i tried all three on a trial basis. This is the resource to help lay learners, pastors, and seminary students productively use software to study the bible.
In many biblical studies and theology circles, john goldingay is synonymous with old testament scholarship. It may be helpful at this point to provide a brief summary of my thoughts on how these three compare. Bible software advice for free and paid bible software. Its an important question for the student of the bible, especially if she or he is on a limited budget. I need to purchase a bible software before my next semester of seminary and im trying to understand the process and weigh the options.
So i thinks to meself, why not get a single software package that combines everything in one place. The different primary focus of each program tends to define the strengths and weaknesses of each. I have two different highend bible software packages on my mac, accordance and logos, both of them supplied by. Apr 09, 20 for example, if all that one seeks from bible study software is the ability to parse greek and hebrew forms and to look them up quickly in a digital lexicon, then any of the currently available tools and by that i mean logos, accordance, and bibleworks will work very well.
A readers lexicon can help you read greek or hebrew without having to memorize terms that dont appear very often. Thread logos has overtaken accordance for good started on 29 aug 2014. If youre not into computers, well say accordance would be like a car going 6 times as. Logos offers more than accordance, but accordance offers more than youre ever likely to need or find time to use, so the difference between the two is of little importance. The benefits and examples below explain why it is the crucial companion to accordance, bibleworks, and logos youve been missing. Feb, 2018 i bought accordance in 2012, the ultimate package, loved it, used it heaps. Thread logos original language improvements vs accordance 11 started on 23 mar 2015. Logos is designed for anyone from the beginner bible software user to the most serious bible scholar. Biblical software or bible software is a group of computer applications designed to read, study and in some cases discuss biblical texts and concepts. If you are going to be operating in a windows environment, then bibleworks is hands down the way to go. They combine a digital library of trusted biblical resources with timesaving bible study tools. Accordance vs logos my observations about bible software accordance for the mac and logos for windows.
Especially for bw7 and logos, typing the abbreviations in the command line or go box will call up that particular text. Having bibleworks is like having in my computer a bible with instantlyavailable originallanguage texts, multiple translations, language tools, instant concordance, and an almost infinitely wide margin in which i can write an everexpanding database of notes, all of which can be linked in turn to other sources. All three software programs have strong original language capabilities. Accordance for windows vs logos 7 logos bible software. The courses tool lets you choose from dozens of learning plans that guide you through logos features and key readings on a.
For most users the real choice is between logos and accordance so ill keep my comments to those. Very strong in the languages with very advanced language research tools and capabilities in my opinion, a more intuitive program layout a way less bloated and resourcehogging computer program cons. I would have to say bibleworks 9 or higher was absolutely the best. Jan 15, 2016 so i thinks to meself, why not get a single software package that combines everything in one place. I have heard from a lot of people who love and adore logos. Second, i plan to get more proficient with accordance bible software. Today my primary software is accordance but i also use logos. Ive been using various bible study software for 1520 or so years. Mar 25, 2015 page 1 of 3 questions from a beginner accordance 11 vs logos 6 original language study posted in original languages. Mar 23, 2007 someone recently asked me for my opinion about logos vs.
His works in psalms and isaiah are often considered a gold standard. Logos this week at the seminary i attend we had a rep from logos come and demo their bible software. You can get a more detailed look in this video with two of the accordance bible softwares training team, mark allison and. But honestly, logos is in my opinion the most useful software, and arguably the best. Logos bible software bible study software that connects your life to the word logos 7 helps you explore and understand the bible with tools. I often get emails and comments about the tools i use for bible study, and i need to give credit where its due. Get into the word fasterand get more out of the time you spend there. I was wondering to hear from those who have one or more of. Next step would be to see if your school or institutions have any special deals or partnerships with any of the bible software companies, like a group or academic discount. Jul 12, 2008 in my table, users of each of the bible software programs may most appreciate the abbreviations which i highlight in bold. Weve hit refresh on our online bible software, giving you some of the most powerful bible study tools and robust theological libraries availableall at an affordable monthly price.
I have used a variety of software for bible study and research, and i am aware of the higher price of logos. There is simply no comparison to the power of a good bible program vs printed editions. Questions from a beginner accordance 11 vs logos 6 original. While number three on this list, which includes free programs, logos bible software is my number one choice for paid bible study software. Now that bibleworks is out of the picture, would yall recommend logos or accordance it looks like accordance is finally available for pc users. This is the third in a series of video comparisons between libronix logos and accordance bible software. Instead of just listing features, ill examine trends of each companywhere the software seems to be going and what makes each truly different. You would only pay for the datasets and resources that arent ntinue reading for more info. Even if you decide not to purchase one of its base packages, you can get the logos engine free, which allows you to become part of the logos community, get free and inexpensive books as they become available, and use its study bible and other free resources. In the end i liked it so much that i sold my accordance package and went to logos. So it appears to me that i would be able to get more bang for my money with accordance i have been looking at the bronze package in logos. With regard to actualy bible study, i wouldnt even begin to include logos in the same categories as bibleworks and accordance.
Logos 8 launched on october 29 bringing some interesting new features to the powerful and popular bible software program for mac and windows. Accordance appears to be focused on trying to achieve the best of both worlds and to do this for mac users. I will post more of these observations as we go along but for now i. I posted this at the forum in response to a discussion there. See whats new in logos 8 explore all features schedule a demo howtos. Accordance mobile, the ios and android version of the great accordance bible software brings bible study to the iphone, ipad and. Im reproducing it here with some very minor changes in case there are others who are trying to decide what bible software to buy and use. There is simply no comparison to the power of a good bible program vs. I believe one of the best uses of your computer is to use it to do bible study. You can keep using logos, but unless you own a super powerful computer, then its just better to step away for an hour or more.
Windows vs mac well i have been keeping a journal of my observations as i have been using accordance. All of the top bible study software programs logos, accordance, bibleworks have morphologically tagged databases that allow for all manner of detailed wordbased searches. This month, were focusing on the phenomenal contributions of. Questions from a beginner accordance 11 vs logos 6. Dec, 2011 the difference between logos and accordance is not in the magnitude of the libraries you can obtain through them. About 10 years ago at our seminary, everyone was using windows and the software the bible faculty was using was the old bible windows. I have written about logos bible software a number of times over the years, and would like to return to it today. I do so after making the rather momentous decision to commit to itto stop collecting printed commentaries and theological works and to focus on collecting these in logos instead.
I may be thinking of bibleverse or something like that. Base packages are the starting point for studying the bible with logos. Logos is amazing to read in, whether tablet or laptop. They also updated their mobile apps for ios and android and launched a significant update to the logos web app. John, the presenter, did a good job, and i like technological tools so i enjoyed his presentation very much. Ive been using olive tree for many years now and decided to invest into logos 6 recently after many years of debating how i might make the best use of the tools available for self study. All of these tools come packaged in a clean and simple interface that can be customized to complement your bible study objectives. Bible software no theological student should graduate without. Someone recently asked me for my opinion about logos vs. I will say logos and accordance are the top two most popular bible study software out there. I also have experience with bibleworks and several other various applications. Their software is better, but you may feel limited unless you buy in. One of the common questions that we hear from students and customers in the. Accordance for windows vs logos 7 logos bible software forums.
Accordance and logos are the two main bible software providers, each. Review of accordance bible software rooted thinking. One feature that is unique to logos is its syntax search capabilities. If youre a new accordance user or want to learn more about the program.