Some computer nerd across the pond made a cool site that will show you your whole Logos library in visual format. Here’s mine. Setting it up is a little involved, but it’s neato. You can even click on a cover and it will open up that book in your Logos library! A...
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How to Safely Back Up Your BibleWorks Notes in Seven Simple Steps
How do you back up your precious BibleWorks user notes? 1. Install the excellent, free online back-up service Dropbox (click on this link and you and I both get free space!). 2. Open your notes tab. 3. Click the “Choose Notes Directory” button (see image below). 4....
BibleWorks 7 for $150
I’m selling one copy of BibleWorks 7 for $150. It’s not mine, but it’s all legit (the seller is buying BW9; he is not selling his old version off after getting the upgrade price). BW7 was a major advance over BW6. The two upgrades since then include a few nice new...
Make A List; Check It Twice
This is a good time of year for me to remind you and you of an important principle: don't listen to Logos when they let their marketing folks write the following: The sheer volume of content in Logos base packages makes them incredibly valuable. There's a fundamental...
Bible Typography Manifesto
I’ve released a manifesto, and I invite you to sign it. “Manifesto” sounds a whole lot nicer than “private opinion,” and that’s my only excuse for using such a grandiose word. The format is slightly tongue in cheek, but the upshot is serious. I’m a Bible curriculum...
How to Pronounce “Logos” in “Logos Bible Software”
How do you pronounce "Logos" in "Logos Bible Software"? Are the O's long or short? Should it be LAH-GAHS or LOW-GOESS? Or maybe both? LAH-GOES? LOH-GAHS? I have the answer. It's "LAH-GAHS." Both O's are short. There. Debate over. Make this post a Wikipedia footnote,...
Tips and Links for Studying Jewish Documents
David Instone-Brewer of Tyndale House offers some resources for studying Jewish documents. I have found it frustrating a few times to locate and translate Jewish documents relevant to NT study. Looks like this page will be a help. Be sure to submit your e-mail address...
Free Greenville-Area Accordance Seminar May 14
An unpaid advertisement for some quality Bible software: Accordance Bible Software is a unique tool used by scholars, pastors, teachers, students and laypeople all over the world to enhance their studies of Scripture in a time saving, efficient manner. We want...
BibleWorks Favorites
I can read English, Spanish, Greek, Hebrew, German, and Latin, in that order of fluidity. Truth be known, my German is mainly structural, my Latin mainly vestigial—though the latter is strengthened by my Greek. This mix of training means I can piece together a good...
SBL Bible Book Abbreviations
The Society of Biblical Literature has a series of standard abbreviations for Bible books. I particularly appreciate the fact that they do away with the unnecessary period. If you use Mark Ward’s Microsoft Word Miracle Macro, you’ll need to use these as well for it to...
How to Use the Blogape Highlighting System in Logos 4
I have a system of highlighting that I have used for several years now that helps me. It’s a free country, so you, of course, can do what you want (except Democrats or Communists do appear to control the choice of highlighter colors; you really can’t get anything but...
BibleWorks and WORDsearch vs. Logos 4
I am the holder of a sacred trust. Both of you look to me—both of you trust me—to deliver unbiased analysis of Bible software trends. And now my favorite underdog Bible software company is making it hard for me. I recently got the e-mail below, and I’m just not sure...