Bible Analyzer

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Bible Analyzer
Developer(s) Timothy Morton
Initial releaseJanuary 2006
Stable release
Windows5.4.1 / November 14, 2019;4 years ago (2019-11-14) [1]
macOS (10.10-10.15)5.4.1 / November 15, 2019;4 years ago (2019-11-15) [1]
macOS X (10.6-10.9)4.9.2 / May 20, 2014;9 years ago (2014-05-20) [1]
Linux5.2.1 / May 17, 2018;5 years ago (2018-05-17) [1]
Written in Python/wxPython
Operating system Windows XP or later
Macintosh OSX 10.5-10.9
macOS 10.10 -10.15
Linux Mint 18 or later
Ubuntu 18.04-19.10
Available inEnglish
Type Bible Study Tools
License Copyrighted Freeware
Website www.bibleanalyzer.com

Bible Analyzer is a freeware, cross-platform Bible study computer software application for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh OS X, and Ubuntu Linux. It implements advanced search, comparison, and statistical features of Bible texts as well as more typical Bible software capabilities. [2] It received a high rating for version 4.4 from download.com. [3] The Macintosh edition has also received positive reviews. [4] [5]

Contents

Overview

Bible Analyzer is written in Python with a wxPython GUI. According to its author it was first conceived in 2003 to address areas in Bible study and analysis that are largely untouched among other Bible software programs. Primarily features such as Bible text comparison, proximity range searches, and textual statistical analysis. Versions 1.0 through 2.2 concentrated on these features. The version 3 series greatly expanded them and added other features such as a dedicated cross-reference panel, "Related Verse" Searches, Text-To-Speech and Audio features, etc. Version 4.0 includes a major updating of the interface and also a Harmony/Parallel Text Generator, Advanced Related Phrase Search, Multiple Bible Search capabilities, exporting of study data to the "MultiWindow," etc. Version 4.5 introduced the "Session Manager" which allows the user to configure different sessions of modules for various types of studies.

Version 4.7 introduced some original and unique capabilities. Along with the optional Authorized Version People Edition Bible, Bible Analyzer can search for specific individuals using an ID tagging system. Each person in the Bible (as well as all references to deity, including pronouns) is tagged with a unique ID to enable individual searching. For instance, any one (or more) of the six Marys in the Bible can be found at the exclusion of the others. Furthermore, references to deity, such as pronouns, alternate designations, etc., other than by name (God, Jesus, Christ, etc.) can be used as search criteria. [6]

Versions 4.8 and 4.9 introduced among other enhancements a built in Download Manager with which all free and premium modules can be downloaded directly into the program.

Module format

Bible Analyzer utilizes Bible, Commentary, Dictionary, Book and Image modules in the open-source SQLite database format. Users can easily create custom modules with the built in "Module Creator." There are scores of free and premium modules available from the Bible Analyzer website.

Bible Analyzer has in its module format such works as E. W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes and Appendices in fully searchable, digital format, the 11 volume Understanding The Bible Commentary [7] by David Sorenson, [8] Books and Charts by Clarence Larkin such as Dispensational Truth, the 23 volume Pulpit Commentary, the 43 volume Expositor's Bible, the 56 volume Biblical Illustrator, and many more.

Bible Analyzer is updated regularly and a CD-Rom with over 1200MB of data is available.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Bible Analyzer Download". bibleanalyzer.com. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  2. ↑ Archived December 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ Bible Analyzer – Given 4.5 out of 5 Stars by the editors. Overall, we think that Bible Analyzer is a powerful and flexible tool that's appropriate for anyone who's serious about Bible study
  4. ↑ Archived November 10, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ "Review of Bible Software for Macs". BaptistBasics.org. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  6. ↑ "Authorized Version People Edition". Bibleanalyzer.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "Understanding the Bible - An Independent Baptist Commentary". Northstarministries.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "Bible Analyzer Modules". Bibleanalyzer.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  9. ↑ "Bible Analyzer". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  10. ↑ "Review of Bible Software for Macs". BaptistBasics.org. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
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