The Online Bible

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Summary: This software will cost you more than you think!
Review: After installing this software I was shocked to learn that I had to pay more dollars to obtain "unlock codes" that would enable me to actually use several of the Bible translations for which I got the software in the first place. Let the buyer beware!

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Summary: The finest bible software available at any price.
Review: I have been using this software for the last three years. I own in addition Quickverse 5, Biblesoft 2.5c, and the Logos John MacArthur library, and Bible Explorer's Scholar package, and have tried many other of the cheaper programs available and all the free ones. While I have all these programs installed for the various resources they have, the one I use for everyday is the Online Bible, for ease of use, versitality, the vast amount of free resources available and the possibility to make new resources that can be shared with others. Over 3/4ths of the program can be downloaded for free over the internet and there is no copyright restriction to copying the program itself and the majority of the files and giving them to your pastor and friends as long as you don't charge for it, permission is in the program for this. The program file itself is updated every two to three weeks to add functionality suggested by users. The gentleman who complained of "locked versions" (there are 5) should try buying these same versions from -any- of the other commercial bible programs, prices range from $30.00-$50.00, the Online Bible charges $7.00-$20.00, which is paid to the people who hold copyright on that particular version (ie: NIV, NRSV, NASB,etc)There are 15 or so bible versions that are usable on the cd with a couple more available on the internet,in English and many more in many foriegn languages (I think about 30). There are many whole bible commentaries, lexicons, dictionaries,home school material, many christian books, printable maps, charts, etc on the cd and many more that are obtainable from the diffrent user groups on the internet at no cost.

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Summary: A great resource for study
Review: I've found this software VERY useful for Bible study. Being able to search for words (or a brief sequence of letters), whether in English, Hebrew or Greek, saves a lot of time. The lexicon and Strong's numbering is handy for translating and parsing. I'd recommend this for any college student, Minister or preacher... and I know I've only dipped into the "shallow end" of the tools it has available. Do read the small print for what's included / not included - but it's VERY worthwhile.

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Summary: A great resource for study
Review: I've found this software VERY useful for Bible study. Being able to search for words (or a brief sequence of letters), whether in English, Hebrew or Greek, saves a lot of time. The lexicon and Strong's numbering is handy for translating and parsing. I'd recommend this for any college student, Minister or preacher... and I know I've only dipped into the "shallow end" of the tools it has available. Do read the small print for what's included / not included - but it's VERY worthwhile.

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Summary: by far the best free bible software!
Review: Online Bible is by far the best bible software I found. It is extremely flexible, as it allows the user to incorporate his own materials, books etc. Apart from my bible hardcopy its the tool I use most for preparing bible studies. Just try it...

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Summary: ONLINE BIBLE ROCKS
Review: You will find dozens of useful texts and various versions of the BIBLE on this CD. Unfortunately, Zondervan's copyright still holds on the NIV and probably several other translations. Therefore you will need to pay Zondervan their royalties which is what happens when you order the unlock codes from OLB. (The other alternative would be to leave them off altogether and mail you an NIV CD patch.) My version 7.0 which encourages folks to make copies for their friends, going as far as including subroutines in their programs to do exactly that. How many software developers do that these days? In fact, years ago, when I ordered two copies from Online Bible USA, they suggested that I just buy one and copy it. So please, don't fault Larry Pierce and company for obeying US copyright laws. That being said, the program is excellent and easy to use, even for us behind the times KJV types. Even without some of the more recent translations, you will find it excruciatingly difficult to find a better value in Bible software. Thanks for your time.