Another advantage of Bible Explorer is the capability of creating your own fully searchable documents. You can import (in .html) all those Bible studies and Sermons and add them to your digital Library. Bible Explorer is also quite easy to learn.

The real beauty of this software is in the Internet enhancements. Bible Explorer is the only Bible study library I'm aware of that is taking this approach. The deve-lopment is relatively new, so there are not yet vast amounts of resources avai-lable on-line; however, it's improving daily. Though Bible Explorer is not as advanced in its library features and exegetical tools as a Bible Works or Logos, it is certainly valuable and quite capable of many of the standard features available in Bible Study software today. And if you're looking for interaction with a global community, then Bible Explorer is the right choice.

Contact: Epiphany Software, Inc., 15897 Alta Vista Way, San Jose, CA 95127, 408-251-9788, www.epiphanysoftware.com.

Logos Bible Software Series X

System Requirements: Processor: Pentium 133MHz (Pentium 300MHz processor recommended); CD-ROM drive; Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98 or later (Will run on Window 98/98SE/Me/NT 4.0 (SP6a)/2000/XP); Memory: 64 MB (128 MB recommended); Hard Drive Space: 60 MB; Minimum Screen Resolution: 800x600 or larger.

Price: $149.95-$599.95, depending on library

Review: I simply cannot overstate how impressed I am with Logos, Series X. If you were a fan before, just wait until you update! Logos is revolutionizing the digital library with its subsidiary company, Libronix Corporation. As stated on their web site: "Libronix Corporation delivers technology and services that help publishers build one-to-one relationships with users through an integrated, commerce-enabled digital library system."

Though wholly owned by Logos, The Libronix Digital Library System (DLS) has a vision even beyond Christian publications. Libronix may soon be the industry standard used by doctors, lawyers, or any number of professions to access information efficiently.

Series X consists of five different libraries: Christian Home Library, Bible Study Library, Pastor's Library, Original Languages Library, and the Scholar's Library (Listed here in order of price, from least to greatest). However, the Libronix DLS is not limited to the Logos Bible Software packages, but is used by over 80 publishers. Anything you purchase with the Libronix logo on the package includes the DLS. And there are plenty of resources to choose from -- over 2,000 religious, academic, and reference titles.

Logos, featuring the Libronix DLS, boasts a very user-friendly interface with innovative search capabilities. Usually while using Bible Study software I keep a mental list of features I wish were available. So far Logos has me stumped! The only mental check list I'm keeping now is the book list of titles I hope are soon available.

If you have a previous version of Logos, don't fret. Though an entirely new system, Libronix contains many of the same features and will not force you to learn from scratch. Also, Libronix functions like an upgrade, so you won't lose all the unlocked titles from your previous version. Another blessing of Libronix is the many automated features available from the home page that appears upon opening the program. All you have to do is type in a Bible reference or topic and then choose how you want Libronix to search, and it does all the work for you. Choose from 5 different types of searches: Passage Guide, Exegetical Guide, Word Study Guide, Bible and Commentary, and Bible Only. You literally never have to leave the comfort of your home page!