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Searching around the net, I've realised that there is very little decent free Bible study software for the Mac. There are several commercial packages such as QuickVerse ($99) and Zondervan ($149.99) but they don't come cheap. However, thankfully for Bible scholars, there are a handful of open-source and free Bible applications and widgets that mean you can use your Mac as a tool to aid religious learning.
Accordance Although not strictly free, it only shuts-down every 60 minutes and you can restart it again immediately. Accordance is definitely the best looking and most intuitive "free" Bible study software I've seen on the Mac. Accordance is aimed at all levels of study and if you do want to upgrade, the starter package is just $49 (although the most expensive is a staggering $3000!).
MacSword This is a free & open-source application for the research and study of the bible on the Mac. You can read and browse many different bible translations in different languages and also read devotionals, commentaries, dictionaries and lexicons and more covering over 200 texts which can be downloaded from the Sword Project website.
Bible Desktop Another free and open-source project Bible Desktop runs across all platforms and relies on the JSword project for texts ranging from Bible commentaries, dictionaries and daily devotionals to more general books and hymns. The interface is pretty basic compared to something like Accordance and I had problems retrieving the books.
Logos Bible Widget Developers Logos are dedicated to Bible study software but Bible Widget is their only free offering. Bible Widget allows you to look-up any Bible verse on your Mac instantly simply by typing or pasting any scripture reference into it instantly revealing the entire verse. You also have the option of changing the Bible used from the English Standard Edition to the King James Edition.
podBible Marketed by the developer as "Put some God in your Pod" podBible is a free application that allows you to do something that wouldn't normally be possible on an iPod - put the entire text of the Bible on it. podBible gets around the text limit size of most iPods by using the Notes section of your iPod, which can hold a number of text files that support a limited amount of markup similar to HTML.
These are some of the few free bible software options that I've tried and tested on the Mac but if you've got any other suggestions, let us know!
Hey, Online Bible should definitely be mentioned in your list.
Andy, I did have a look at Online Bible but the 13 step installation procedure described below completely put me off. Sounds way too complicated! http://www.online-bible.com/macbeta.html
I've used Online Bible for Mac ever since I had the Powerbook 100. Great Program. Way before its time. It's really not that difficult to install. With the CD to pay for the royalties, I had some of the newer bibles available at that time. i.e. NLT, NIV, NASB, NRSV along with lots of other material. I've had to use the macSword and now use alkitab because I need the thai version.
[...] The best free Bible software for Mac [...]
The accordance demo is hardly of any use since it only has only two books: genesis and matthew. So it is not a "free" alternative.
Thanks for the update To Do although I did point out that Accordance wasn't strictly free due the 60 minute restart limitation.
I just installed On line Bible for mac. It wasn't a 13 step process at all. Just a lengthy DL. I have also DL'd and installed all the other free commentaries and Translations. Also was neither lengthy nor complicated to install. I've been using OLB since it was DOS based and yes, the New Testament had been written then. It has always been strong, and Bible study focused. Support was always quick via email. I'm looking forward to the Mac version. Bible Study focused means that I can look at various translations, commentaries, Greek/Hebrew, Strongs, etc all in a skinny minute without a lot of window switching and searching libraries. I looked at Bible Explorer for Mac. It looks great. Watching the tutorials showed me that it was focused on Bible study. But, alas, I'm not running 10.4.
Where do you find the bible versions to download in order to use OLB? Definately struggling!
I've used OLB since attending Bible College in 1992. However, I've never owned a MAC before. Does OLB run on MAC as well as an IBM?
I've used OLB for Mac since it first came out - endured the LONG wait for update when OS X came out. In my mind it is about the best online version of the Bible. I love the great Mac interface, and all the Bibles and commentaries. I think it was easy to install, easy to view and use all the Bibles, lexicons, notes etc. and easy to add your own notes and bookmarks. Go to http://www.online-bible.com/maconlinebible.html to try out all the free stuff, but I'll bet you spring for the DVD before long.
I have just gone through a few pages of this wonderful study guide out of which one can find life. I believe every child of God should take this oppotunity of search for spiritual gems so as to enjoy life here and beyond.