Category: Tools

  • It’s a MARBLE!

    It’s a MARBLE!

    The United Bible Societies have produced a website that is truly a marvel: https://semanticdictionary.org/. It shows either the Greek NT or the Hebrew OT next to a translation (RSV in English). It also gives access to semantic dictionary entries for each Greek and Hebrew word. Have a look and see what it can do!

  • The Bible and Music; Plus: The Revised Toolbox!

    The Bible and Music; Plus: The Revised Toolbox!

    James McGrath has published an unusual and innovative book, The Bible and Music. It uses the power of the World Wide Web by embedding links and videos in the text. Admittedly, you don’t have to be a genius to have that idea, but it is not often done. To top it all off, the book…

  • The New Toolbox Is Here! And: More Word Crunchers: Lexica and Theological Dictionaries (Resources 2)

    The New Toolbox Is Here! And: More Word Crunchers: Lexica and Theological Dictionaries (Resources 2)

    This month, I present the revised version of the Digital Toolbox; it is available to everyone who subscribes to this blog as a free download (to register and gain access, see the form on the right). All the links have been checked and many have been added: about 500, to be more precise, raising the…

  • Word Cruncher! Reverse Interlinear (Resources 1)

    Word Cruncher! Reverse Interlinear (Resources 1)

    I am getting ready for a revision of the Digital Toolbox (hopefully next month), which draws my attention to resources for Bible study. In this issue and the next, I will discuss a few, at least one of which may be new to you. They all have to do with taking a closer look at…

  • What Is Wrong with the SourceView Bible App?

    What Is Wrong with the SourceView Bible App?

    Nothing. Everything. It all depends on how you use it. Okay, one step back: what is the SourceView Bible app? It is the app that builds on the SourceView Bible, produced by David Hamilton and available since 2011. Its unique feature is displaying the text in four colours, depending on the speaker or writer (the…

  • The Revised Toolbox

    The Revised Toolbox

    It is just over a year ago that I first published the Digital Toolbox with over 200 links to resources on the Internet for studying and teaching books of the Bible. With this issue, I am revisiting the toolbox. I have checked every link to make sure it still works and I have added a…

  • Get Your Digital Toolbox Now!

    Get Your Digital Toolbox Now!

    The blog post for this month is short. It merely serves to introduce the new eBook with links to internet resources and Bible software. This month’s content is to be found there, not in this post! The book in question is not a book to simply read; over 200 links to websites and other resources…