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The Online Bible (OLB) is a Bible Reference software package created in 1987[1] by Larry Pierce, who believed the Bible should be freely shared.[2] Online Bible also provides a Mac version (for OS X 10.1 above) of its software[3] As of 2015, Online Bible also available in App Store and Play Store.[4]

Features

  • Multiple translations, commentaries
  • Unicode support for displaying foreign languages.
  • 650,000 cross references that automatically display according to the verse being researched.
  • Built–in search feature.
  • Basic package now runs in Linux Ubuntu using WineHQ.
  • PocketPC version is included with the free basic package.

Version History

  • Version 1: 1987
  • Version 2
  • Version 3: October 20, 2009, with Pocket PC program
  • Version 4: Support Unicode
  • Version 5: January 5, 2016, with OlbLite for Mobile Devices

See also

  • SABDA - Indonesian Online Bible

References

  1. ^ "Online Bible Software - European Home". Retrieved 2008-03-09.
  2. ^ Marshall N. Surratt (1997). "CyberBibles on a Budget". Christianity Today, Inc. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
  3. ^ http://www.online-bible.com/macbeta.html
  4. ^ "Online Bible - Bible Study app for iOS and Android". Retrieved 2016-01-07.