The SWORD Project

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.

Bible software
more quickly and easily.

Overview

The core of The SWORD Project is a

API
can use this collection.

JSword is a separate implementation, written in Java, which reproduces most of the API features of the C++ API and supports most SWORD data content.

The project is one of the primary implementers of and contributors to the Open Scripture Information Standard (OSIS), a standardized XML language for the encoding of scripture. The software is also capable of utilizing certain resources encoded in using the Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) format and maintains deprecated support for Theological Markup Language (ThML) and General Bible Format (GBF).

Bible study front-end applications

Fedora 16

A variety of

front ends
based on The SWORD Project are available:

And Bible

And Bible, based on JSword, is an Android application.

Alkitab Bible Study

Alkitab Bible Study, based on JSword, is a multiplatform application with binaries available for Windows, Linux, and OS X. It has been described as "an improved Windows front-end for JSword".[2]

The Bible Tool

The Bible Tool is a web front end to SWORD. One instance of the tool is hosted at CrossWire's own site.[3]

BibleDesktop

BibleDesktop[4] is built on JSword featuring binaries for Windows (98SE and later), OS X, and Linux (and other Unix-like OSes).

BibleTime

BibleTime is a C++ SWORD front end using the Qt GUI toolkit, with binaries for Linux, Windows, FreeBSD, and OS X.

BibleTime Mini

BibleTime Mini is a multiplatform application for Android, BlackBerry, jailbroken iOS, MeeGo, Symbian, and Windows Mobile.

BPBible

BPBible is a SWORD front end written in Python, which supports Linux and Windows. A notable feature is that a

PortableApps
version of BPBible is available.

Eloquent

Eloquent
Developer(s)Manfred Bergman
Stable release
2.6.6 / 2021-01-03
Preview releaseNon [±]
BSD License
Website[4]

Eloquent (formerly MacSword) is a free

OS X app built in Objective-C. Eloquent allows users to read and browse different bible translations in many languages, devotionals, commentaries, dictionaries and lexicons. It also supports searching and advanced features such as services
enabling users to access the Bible within other application programs.

Eloquent is one of

About.com's top 10 Bible programs.[5]

Version 2.3.5 of Eloquent continues with the Snow Leopard development. However, starting with the version 2.4.0, Eloquent has started with the OS X Lion testing, implementing features that are specific only to the Lion operating system.

Release notes
Version Release date Features
2.3.3 June 15, 2011
  • Added spell checking context menu to notes display. It is now possible to add unknown words to the Mac OS X dictionary.
  • Preview Pane now shows text as HTML rendered instead of plain text.
  • Fixed problem where Eloquent did not honor the individual module font setting.
2.3.5 July 16, 2011
  • Fixed footnotes display in tooltip and preview pane
  • updated version SWORD and module development utilities

Ezra Bible App

Ezra Bible App[6] is an open source bible study tool focussing on topical study based on keywords/tags. It is based on Electron and works on Windows, Linux, macOS and Android.

FireBible

FireBible is a Firefox extension that works on Windows, Linux, and OS X.

PocketSword

PocketSword is an iOS front end supporting iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch available in Apple's

App Store.[7]

STEPBible

Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese & English aligned at STEPBible.org

STEPBible (STEP - Scripture Tools for Every Person) is an initiative started by Tyndale House, Cambridge to build an online Bible study tool based on The SWORD Project. The first public release (Beta launch) of the software as an online platform was on 25 July 2013.[8][9][10] The web version runs in any desktop or mobile browser[11] and it can be installed on desktop computers.[12] All code and data created for the project are open source.[13]

The SWORD Project for Windows

The SWORD Project for Windows (known internally as BibleCS) is a Windows application built in C++Builder.

Xiphos

Xiphos (formerly GnomeSword) is a C++ SWORD front end using

GTK+, with binaries available for Linux, UNIX, and Windows (2000 and later). It has been described as "a top-of-the-line Bible study program."[14]

xulsword

xulsword is a XUL-based front end for Windows and Linux. Portable versions of the application, intended to be run from a USB stick, are also available.

Others

Additional front ends to SWORD exist to support a number of legacy and niche platforms, including:

Reviews

See also

References

  1. ^ Al Fasoldt (11 April 2004). "Religion Meets Computer Revolution". The Post-Standard (Syracuse, New York). Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  2. ^ "Bible Software Review". Retrieved 24 December 2008.
  3. ^ "The Bible Tool". Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Bible Desktop 1.0 Released". Linux News. 10 January 2006. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  5. ^ Fairchild, Mary. "Top 10 Bible Software Programs". About.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014. Listed under old name MacSword.
  6. ^ "Ezra Bible App on GitHub". GitHub.
  7. ^ [1] PocketSword
  8. ^ First public launch press release
  9. ^ Scripture Tools for Every Person (STEP): A New Free Online Bible Study Resource.
  10. ^ Tyndale House and SBLGNT
  11. ^ Multilingual web platform
  12. ^ Installation for Mac, PC & Linux
  13. ^ STEPBible data repository on Github
  14. ^ David A. Utter (13 September 2006). "Linux: The Flash and the Fish". WebProNews. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
  15. ^ [2] Archived 5 January 2014 at the Wayback Machine diatheke
  16. ^ "SwordReader :: Home". Archived from the original on 23 June 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2014. SwordReader
  17. ^ [3] Rapier
  18. ^ Fairchild, Mary. "Top 10 Bible Software Programs". About.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
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