There are also several new databases and Bible versions available in version 5: the complete unabridged Thayer's Greek Lexicon; The complete 2000 edition of the Friberg Greek Lexicon of the NT including the analytical portions along with definitions; the full unabridged BDB Hebrew Lexicon; the Fausset Bible Dictionary; the Jewish Publication Society OT (1917); the completed BibleWorks LXX/BNT Morphology; the Salkinson-Ginsburg Hebrew NT; the translated BHT Hebrew OT; the Modern Greek New Testament; and new Bulgarian, Danish, German, Romanian and Swedish translations.
In addition there is even more flexibility allowed for text copy to external word processors. This is a great feature for transforming the data you collect into a manuscript you can use.
Finally, for those of you who have put years of study into the original languages, you can compile your own translation into BibleWorks 5 with full searchable capabilities.
HERMENEUTIKA Computer Bible Research Software, P.O. Box 2200, Big Fork, MT 59911-2200; 800-74 BIBLE; sales@bibleworks.com; www.bibleworks.com.
Power Bible CD 3.1
Version 2.4 was reviewed last year, and I just received the latest version, 3.1 a few weeks ago. As mentioned in last year's survey, if you're looking for an affordable Bible study software, Power Bible CD is the way to go. For only $19 (and you can purchase up to 3 more for just $7 each), you can receive a storehouse of resources. If you're not very familiar with Bible study software, or a bit skeptical, Power Bible CD would be an excellent introduction.
Aside from the outstanding price, this software boasts a very user-friendly interface. With just a few uses, you can figure out the majority of the features offered.
An excellent addition since version 2.4 is the MyNotes Editor. After each verse there's a link to MyNotes that opens a separate page for you to write your own commentary. MyNotes saves the information you type for future reference.
Other notable additions since version 2.4 are: Spurgeon's Commentary on Matthew; Spurgeon's Devotional Bible Commentary; Word English Bible updated to February 2001 text; Textus Receptus Greek New Testament (Stephens TR. with Scrivener variants as footnotes); and the rebuilt People's New Testament Commentary which adds the missing portions left out in earlier editions.
ONLINE PUBLISHING, INC. P.O. Box 21, Bronson, MI 49028; 800-243-7124; bible@mail.com; biblecd.com.
The Online Bible, Millennium Edition 1.03
Updated versions of the Online Bible continue to find a spot in our annual software reviews because of their product excellence, mission and affordability. Their desire is to make God's Word known to everyone, and they specifically state that all the material on the Online Bible may be freely shared with others (as long as it isn't copyrighted by another party).
There is over $1000 worth of materials packed into this little CD including: 25 English versions, over 50 versions in other languages (an excellent resource for missionaries!), 4 Greek and 2 Hebrew texts, 20 commentaries and 70 books and maps sets. You'll even find sections on Archaeology, Creation and Science and Home School Material in the Library. You can even use the Online Bible with Song Show Plus and the Audio Bible.
