From: heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 1997 1:11 AM
To: Hebraic Heritage Newsgroup
Subject: Re: Bible software
heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com wrote:
> From: Michele Bartlett
> To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
> Subject: Bible software
>
> Eddie:
>
> Could you open the floor to recommendations of Bible software?
> Do you use one when you're writing to us? I particularly like how
> you pull in stuff from Strongs.
>
> Thanks. Michele
>
>
From: Barbara Cohen
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
Parsons Technology has some fine software. You can get an idea of it by
going to keyword Parsons and downloading some of their stuff. I have it and
use it all the time. Not cheap but it can be bought in increments and they
do run 'specials.'
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From: Annette Wilder
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
I use Parson's QuickVerse Bible Reference Collection. It has several
versions of the Bible, Holman's Bible Dictionary, an Bible Atlas,
Strong's, Matthew Henry's Commentary.
I think that it is easy to use and like it a lot.
I just recently purchased Ultimatum Pro and have not been overly
impressed with it.
Shalom,
Annette
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From: "Harland Miller"
To: <heb_roots_chr@geocities.com>
Subject: Re: Bible software
I have used Logos and QuickVerse. QuickVerse by Parson's is much
more intuitive.
In QuickVerse, Strong's is linked to the KJV. If you have both windows
tiled and set them to be synchronized, when you click on a word you
can also see the Hebrew/Greek word with the Strong's meaning.
Other features include user added notes, Matthew Henry's notes, verse
coloring (user defined or by subject), links to Bible dictionaries and
maps.
Harland Miller, Pastor
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To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
From: Maranatha
Subject: Re: Bible software
I've been extremely happy with Parson's Quick Verse. The basic
program is quite reasonable. You can down load it free at
www.parsons.com. The basic program is a KJV search machine. If you
like it you can add different Bible translations (I have 7 now),
various commentaries (I have 3) a map program, Strong's Concordance,
Nave's Topical Bible, Holman's Bible Dictionary and a multitude of
other helps. What I really like about this program is that most of
the add ons are priced at $29.95 with frequent $10.00 discounts.
(Prices are even less if you order packages). I know this sounds like
an ad, but I really have no conection to the company except a great
deal of satisfaction with their software, customer relations and
pricing structure.
Maranatha,
Bob
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From: John Castle
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
Dear Michelle,
The very best, and very expensive, is Logos software, which has a
never ending supply of add-ons. It also can come with the Jewish NT
Commentary and the Jewish NT.
An inexpensive software with far less "bells and whistles" is
Quickverse by Parsons. It comes with Strong's.
I have both.
John Castle
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From: "Charles Jemeyson"
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: RE: Bible software
Michele -
You might check out "Logos Research Systems, Inc." at www.logos.com.
I've used Logos now for about ten years and really like the software
and people who run the company. I've tested and used about four other
bible software products, but found Logos superior to them in terms of
information and design. I have the "level four" version on my
computer which includes about 8 bible versions, 3 Greek, 2 Hebrew,
Vulgate(in Latin), Septuagint, maps, Strongs, Christian hymns (if
there is such a thing<G>, 2 Bible dictionaries, 4 Bible commentaries,
Hebrew & Greek Grammars, Works of Philo & Josephus, Nave's, etc. etc.
(the list goes on and on). Over the period of ten years or so, I've
found Logos support to be very good and helpful. I've received CD
"version upgrades" in my mailbox without a charge several times over
the years. This year is the first time they've charged for mailing a
free upgrade. They charged me $15 for shipping and handling which I
feel is worth it. Anyway, hope that helps.
Charles
p.s. I don't work for Logos <G>, I work for IBM.
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From: Doug Sharp
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
Dear Eddie,
Isn't it amazing how the Lord's timing works?! This is a question I
was just going to ask myself!
I am currently in Bible College, and currently use Bibleworks for
Windows.
It is GREAT, for what it is, but I would like very much to add the
"hebraic roots perspective" to my computer. There seems to be a
pretty large selection of programs available that cover the Jewish
texts and histories, etc., do you or anyone else have some favorites
and/or reviews that might make choosing easier? My primary interest
is the direct study of His Word, then second would come the people and
culture (I know they are intertwined, but my budget may require me to
prioritize my choices depending upon the costs of the programs).
Fall semester is beginning soon, so any help would be greatly
appreciated.
May God bless you and keep you,
Doug Sharp
P.S. - What a GREAT newsgroup. Praise God for His wonderful gifts to
His people!
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From: "Mark R. Ensign"
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
Shalom, Eddie and fellow seekers of our Hebraic Heritage.
Without any doubt in my mind, after a considerable period of
researching and reviewing Bible software, BibleWorks for Windows
version 3.5 takes the prize.
Using BibleWorks for the past three months has been a great pleasure.
It has enhanced my Torah teaching each Erev Shabbat by allowing
immediate access to the original languages, to the meanings of place
names, and to supporting dictionaries like Easton and Nave. Since I
began using BibleWorks the need for commentaries has largely
disappeared thus removing one intervening level between the Word of
the Lord and my Spirit. I believe BibleWorks is a gift of God for the
end-times by means of which we can know the Lord and His Word as never
before so we can serve and worship Him better in Spirit and in truth.
BibleWorks is extremely powerful yet very user friendly. I am truly
amazed at its capabilities. Tech support is just a phone call or
e-mail away.
BibleWorks has about 40 versions of the Bible including, of course,
the Biblical languages of Hebrew and Greek, the Septuagint in Greek,
about 15 English versions, and a number in modern foreign languages.
It has Strong's numbers, Strong's Hebrew and Greek lexicons and
several others that are better than Strong's such as
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew lexicon. In some Bible versions, and all
the Hebrew and Greek versions, you can instantly see each words
meaning as you run your cursor over the word - from Strong's or other
lexicons! No more looking up in the interlinear Bible, then going to
the concordance or lexicon. Its instantaneous!
Bibleworks also includes Easton's and Nave's Bible Dictionaries and an
excellent time line. Searches are very powerful and can be done
extremely quickly in English, Hebrew or Greek. The displays show
English, Greek, Hebrew on the same screen. There is an editor that
can intermix these languages and it can be cut and pasted into other
Windows wordprocessors such as WordPerfect. And when you are
searching in a Hebrew Bible and you type in the search, BibleWorks
automatically changes the letters to Hebrew! And the same for Greek
Bible searches! It even has screens that show the keyboard conversions
so you can quickly hit the right keys to produce the Hebrew and Greek
letters as well as other foreign languages.
The screens can be easily customized to your liking. Two screen
samples can be viewed at http://www.bibleworks.com/samples.htm The
first shows a single verse with multiple versions, including Greek,
along with the search command line and results, and the command center
with numerous icons. The second shows the parallel versions of
Genesis 1:1 including English, Hebrew, Greek (Septuagint) and German
plus the lexicons for the first three in the lower half of the screen.
BibleWorks has an excellent website at http://www.bibleworks.com and a
Products Overview page a http://www.bibleworks.com/new.htm that lists
the contents, etc. Free upgrades fixing bugs are posted to the
website and can be downloaded and implemented very easily.
By the way, I have no financial interest in BibleWorks. I am just an
enthusiastic user and supporter who has been thrilled by the Lord's
gift to us of a marvelous took for Bible study. Please do not be put
off by the price if you are serious about having an excellent tool for
Bible study. It costs about $300 from Christian Book Distributors at
http://www.chrbook.com/
My wife gave me the Jewish New Testament and Commentary by David Stern
on CDROM with the Logos search engine. (CBD carries the JNT&C in book
and CDROM form) I've used the JNT&C in book form for a couple of
years and higly recommend it to all those seeking to understand the
Brit Chadashah (New Covenant Scriptures) from a Hebraic perspective.
I am glad to have CDROM for searching and clipping passages and
commentary to my teaching materials in WordPerfect. But I do not like
the Logos search engine or screen display. I've had a number of
crashes of Windows when using it with other programs loaded even
though I have 32 Mb of memory. I find it much harder to use than
BibleWorks. Logos is pushing for a CDROM based library system
containing a lot of works by human authors. My only interest is in
the Word by the One Author and BibleWorks affords much better access
to His Word than Logos. If you share that interest, I heartily
recommend BibleWorks.
May you be blessed by Hashem in all your ways, especially as you seek
Him in His Torah, all His instructions for living with Him and with
our fellow men and women.
Shalom in Yeshua,
Mark R. Ensign
Adot Adonai - Amarillo's Messianic Jewish Congregation
806-353-4138 -
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From: Anthony Valasek
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
< http://www.gospelcom.net/bible> online bible and word search, has
different versions of the bible.
<http://web2.airmail.net/webchap/wcconc.html> online KJV concordance
and Apocrapha concordance
<http://www.khouse.org/blueletter/> online Concordance, many
commentaries, and even Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries EXCELLENT but a
little slow, if you just want a concordance use one of the two above.
All of these below are downloadable, good for when you don't want to
go back and forth on your browser.
Shareware <http://www.lovejesus.org/sword95.htm> Concordance and
commentaries Freeware <http://members.aol.com/BiblePlus/index.htm>
Concordance
The shareware is definitely better, but it is shareware.
The best thing about all of these is that they are free. Don't let
someone con you into purchasing expensive software. Shareware of
course asks for a registration fee after evaluation.
If there is something out there that gives me something I can't get
from these links, let me know, but as you can see, and will find out,
these links cover a whole lot of ground.
Tony Valasek
<http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/1009/index.html>
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From: Alfred or Christine La Spina
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
Eddie:
Michele asked about bible software, Online Bible is very good you can
download it free from here
http://hcgl1.eng.ohio-state.edu/~copas/OnlineBible/ or you can order
their CD for a very reasonable price. It has the Stongs refference
among other things.
Alfred
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From: Marcella
To: heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com,heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
<A HREF="http://www.gentle.org/OnlineBible/">ONLINE BIBLE - Free Bible
Download at Gentle This is an excellent Bible program that we use a
lot. Hope you find it useful. Marcella
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From: Philip Nowland
Subject: Bible software
To: "INTERNET:heb_roots_chr@geocities.com"
<heb_roots_chr@geocities.com>
Shalom Michele
I have continued to survey the Bible software scenery, and there are
some very good programs around, but for a combination of value for
money, good facilities and ease of use, I think that it the PC-Study
Bible comes out best. I handles Strong's numbers and definitions very
well. You should have little difficulty obtaining it as it is a USA
product. To get the best out of it you should be using a CD-Rom.
Hope that helps
Philip Nowland
Huntingdon, England
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From: "Jim Snyder"
To: <heb_roots_chr@geocities.com>
Subject: Re: Bible software
Dear Michele,
Shalom.
I have an older version of (2.1) of BibleSoft's PC Study Bible for
Windows.
It has:
Concordance, Nave's Topical Bible, Nelson's Bible Dictionary, Unger's
Bible Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Treasury
of Scripture Knowledge, Strong's Greek/Hebrew Dictionary, Vine's
Expository Dictionary, Englishman's Concordance, Interlinear Bible,
Matthew Henry's Commentary, Bible Maps, Photos, Bible Outlines, and
the following Bible versions:
King James, American Standard, New American Standard, New
Interantional, New King James, and UBS Greed/BHS Hebrew.
Shalom,
Jim Snyder
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From: heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com
Sent: Friday, August 29, 1997 1:16 AM
To: Hebraic Heritage Newsgroup; emanuelf@netvision.net.il
Subject: Re: Bible software
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
Dear Eddie and fellow Rooters:
The response to the Bible software question was great, but unfortunately for
my needs, I didn't phrase my question very well.
I currently have BibleWorks for Windows, which is an outstanding Bible study
software program enabling me to do multiple searches and study the text quite
well. My desire is to complement or supplement this program with programs
designed to study the Scriptures from a more Hebraic perspective, and to
perhaps tap into some of the Jewish commentaries, etc. Though many of the
conclusions and observations of Judaism are obviously wrong, I believe we can
learn a lot by studying and evaluating their writings in the light of all of
Scripture. Through this I believe that we can obtain a better understanding
of the culture, language, and thinking of the people through whom HaShem has
chosen to reveal Himself to the world. We must be cautious, of course, yet I
believe that many insights may be gained through this form of study, and
after all, isn't this what we are all involved in as we seek to understand
and embrace the Hebraic roots of our relationship with HaShem?!
As I have searched for programs to help in my studies, I have come across the
following ones. My hope is that we have amongst the rooters some people who
have had some exposure to these or other programs and could give a "review"
or "comparison" of them? I would greatly appreciate any help I could get. I
do like my software to work easily but be powerful and "complete", if you
will. I am currently a Bible college student (though in my late 30's! -
don't ask! I know, I know....I've wasted my life! Oy vey!), and am a leader
of a home fellowship at my Church. It is my desire to be able to not only
grow myself, but to be able to help others, also. My next semester begins in
a few short weeks, so I look forward to your response(s).
Potential Programs I've Found (not in any particular order):
Encyclopedia Judaica
The Soncino Classics Collection
Bar Ilan's Judaic Library (though I believe this is only available in Hebrew,
which is a disadvantage for me since I haven't yet learned Hebrew - I do
intend to though)
Artscroll's Stone Edition of the Chumash
The Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed
The Book of Legends
Encyclopedia Talmudit (again, I believe this may only be available in Hebrew)
Judaic Classics Deluxe Edition
Bible Scholar
Bible Scholar plus Rashi
Torah Codes
Torah Gematria (which may be a part of Bible Scholar, but I'm not sure)
Torah Power Builder
Talmud Master
Judaic Archives
Otzar Haposkim
Also, any help with the best Hebrew language self-study courses would be
appreciated. Torah Educational Software (which seems to consistently have
the best prices and can be accessed from Eddie's web site) has a package that
includes:
Alef to Tav
Alef Bet Word Book
Hebrew Tutor
Any information on any of these programs, all of them, or any others you know
and like would be great! Are they in English or Hebrew, how easy to use, how
powerful, complete, which do you think would be best for my needs, etc. I'm
looking for any and all information that you can give me.
Thank you all for your help. May His blessings be upon you!
Shalom,
Doug Sharp
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Subject: Torah Educational Software
Reply-to: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Dear Mishpachah (family),
In order to help our members know where they can get
materials that will aid them in their studies, Hebraic Heritage
Ministries has established a networking relationship with "Torah
Educational Software" from Jerusalem, Israel. I would like to take
this opportunity to personal thank the President of Torah Educational
Software, Emanual, for providing a warm and friendly relationship
with Hebraic Heritage Ministries. It is my prayer that this
relationship with continue for a long time to the benefit of our
members, the Hebraic Heritage Network and Torah Educational Software.
Recently, through the kindness, courtesy and generosity of
the President of Torah Educational Software, Hebraic Heritage
Ministries was able to review selected Software products from Torah
Educational Software. It is my opinion that many people who are
members of our network will enjoy some of the Software products of
Torah Educational Software to aid you in your studies of the Jewish
Roots of your faith and to better understand the Hebrew Language.
Therefore, the rest of this e-mail with be a Software Review of
products I have reviewed from Torah Educational Software. If you would
like a more complete guide to other Software products of Torah
Education Software, you may visit their Web Site located at:
http://www.torahscholar.com/
In addition, this site and their Software Products are
directly accessable by a link from the Hebraic Heritage Web Site. We
have a link to Torah Education Software at:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2175/index.html
You may also find product info at:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2175/heb_lang.html
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2175/israel.html
and
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2175/torahsch.html
The following is a Software Review of each product I was able
to review:
ENCYCLOPEDIA JUDAICA FOR YOUTH
Would you like to have access to the MANY articles on the
history of the Jewish people, their customs and the land of Israel
indexed with hyper-links to related articles? If so, this is the
product you need to obtain. Rather than going through the cumbersome
and time consuming task of looking through the Encyclopedia Judaica at
your local library, you can now have the many articles right on your
computer at home! Just think how fast you can locate and find info
that you are researching. You also are able to print any article on
your home printer and make and save notes on any topic of interest.
Want to look up info on Jewish Wedding Customs? You can do it with
this program. This program would be a nice addition to your study
library.
The features of this program include the following:
#1) Over 5,000 years of Judaic World History
#2) Over 1,400 Judaic topics
#3) Easy reading special screen fonts
#4) Events/Personalities (War and Peace)
#5) Boolean Logic Searches
#6) Hypertext Links to Text Database
#7) Hypertext Links to text picture and sound
#8) Exciting graphic picture Archive
#9) Zoom in pictures
#10) Built-in Hypertext NOTE TAKER
#11) Archives to Judaic Music
#12) Prints Text and Pictures
#13) Interactive quizes
#14) On line help
System Requirements: Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
List Price: $179 Internet Special: $139
Many of you are interested in learning the Hebrew Language. If
this is so, there are several good programs to help you do this. If
you are just a beginner and need to learn the alphabet, you can
purchase:
ALEPH TO TAV
This program will display and pronounce each letter of the
Hebrew alphabet. It will also sing the alphabet !!!! Furthermore,
there is a designated word for each letter of the alphabet that you
display on a farm! Have fun designing the looks of a farm and learn
the Hebrew alphabet and selected words at the same time! For those of
you who need to rehearse seeing and hearing the Hebrew alphabet over
and over, this is a great program for that purpose.
Features:
#1) Hebrew letter, vowel and vocabulary recognition
#2) Interactive Tutorial
#3) Original lyrics and sound
#4) CD includes FIVE languages: Hebrew, English Ashkenaz, English
Sephardic, French and Spanish.
System Requirements: CD Rom Windows/Mac
List Price: $79 Internet Special: $59
HEBREW TUTOR
This program will allow you to learn words in the Hebrew
language. It has a beginning, intermediate and advanced level. For
each level and skill, you are given a Hebrew word and a multiple
choice selection. The program will indicate if you selected the
correct word. This is a great way to build your vocabulary and keep
sharp on learning and comprehending words in Hebrew.
Features:
#1) Over one thousand key words
#2) Most commonly used Hebrew words
#3) Gives correct Hebrew pronunciation of each word
#4) Corrects your mistakes and tracks your progress
#5) Helps you build confidence in learning the Hebrew language
System Requirements: Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
List Price: $69 Internet Special: $49
HEBREW WORD QUEST
This program consists of you being given a Hebrew
word list and you are required to find each Hebrew word in a word find
puzzle. This is another fun way to learn Hebrew vocabulary. This would
be a fun and challenging way for children to learn Hebrew words. You
can even create your own word lists!
This program comes with another fun game similiar to
TETRIS. In this game, you are challenged to make words in Hebrew and
given points for doing so. This game is called: HEBREW WORD MASTER.
Features of Hebrew WordQuest:
#1) Word search program
#2) Unlimited puzzles
#3) Create your own word lists
#4) Keeps track of your score
Features of Hebrew Word Master:
#1) Tetris like action
#2) Quick moving game
#3) Builds your vocabulary as you make each word
#4) Keeps track of your score
System Requirements: Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
List Price: $59 Internet Special: $39
TORAH CODES
If you like searching for hidden meanings in the Torah
through Torah codes, this is a must program. You need to know and
understand Hebrew to use this program.
Features:
#1) Full text of Torah in original Hebrew
#2) Includes two Hebrew graphic fonts
#3) Search for any word or phrase
#4) On-Screen Hebrew Keyboard
#5) Searches full words or root words
#6) Interval letter searching
#7) Begin word and end word counting
#8) Letter and word counting
#9) Multiple command searches
#10) Export to any Hebrew word processor or print results directly
from the program
System Requirements: Dos/Windows/Mac
List Price: $119 Internet Special: $79
FAMILY BIBLE RHYMES
This would be an OUTSTANDING program for home schoolers who
would like to teach the Bible from the creation story through the
Exodus to smaller children. This program is for ages 6-12. This
program contains over 70 Bible stories with stunning graphics and
animation that makes each Bible story come to life. Even if you do not
home school, if you would like to teach your children the Bible
stories from the creation through the exodus from Egypt to the
Promised Land, this program will allow your children to learn and
comprehend these Bible stories in an easy and simplistic way complete
with great graphics and animation.
System Requirements: CD-ROM Windows/Mac
List Price: $59 Internet Special: $39
MITZVAH MAN !!!!
Now, this is an addicting game! When I first began to play
this game, I stayed up until 3 A.M !!! If you are familiar with
PAC-MAN and like PAC-MAN, you will LOVE Mitzvah man. There are five
Torah categories and by correctly answering questions from these five
categories, you will build points and be able to "eat" the enemy who
is trying to "zap" you. The five categories are:
#1) Shabbat
#2) Blessing and Prayers
#3) Ethics
#4) Rabbinical Laws
#5) Kashrut
System Requirements: DOS/ Windows 3.1 and 95
List Price: $59 Internet Special: $39
BAR ILLAN BAR MITZVAH EDITION
You need to have a good working knowledge of Hebrew
to use and benefit from this program. This program contains the text
and Torah commentary of Rashi as well as the following:
#1) Niveim and Rashi
#2) Kisuvim and Rashi
#3) Gematria System
#4) Onkelos
#5) Ramban
#6) Ralbag
#7) Adak
#8) Midrash Rabba
#9) Talmud Bavli and Rashi
#10) Kitzur Shulchan Aruch
System Requirements: CD-ROM / Windows
List Price: $99 Internet Special: $69
OLD TESTAMENT FOR MAC
If you have a MAC, then this is the study program for the
OT that you need! It contains the following:
#1) Hebrew and English Concordance
#2) Linear English translation next to the original Hebrew text
#3) Built in Multi-Lingual word processor
#4) Hypertext Voice note and Music Recorder
#5) Hypertext everything to the Bible Text
#6) Full color Bible Graphics
#7) Archive of pictures, maps and Charts and much more
System Requirements: CD-ROM MAC/IBM
List Price: $139 Internet Special: $89
If you would like to order any of these products, you can
call Torah Educational Software toll-free 1-800-925-6853
They take Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card and American
Express.
Once again, I would like to thank the President of Torah
Education Software, Emanuel, for his kindness and courtesy in allowing
me to review these Software products for the benefit of the members in
our Network. We now have over 1,000 members from 49 states in the USA and
over 30 foreign countries. The interest in the Jewish Roots of Christianity is
world-wide and Hebrew Hebraic Heritage Ministries in co-operation with
Torah Educational Software is pleased to let you know of Jewish
Software Resource materials that will aid you in your studies. When
you order any of these products, be sure to tell Torah Education
Software that you found out about their Software through Hebraic
Heritage Ministries.
May these products be a blessing to you!
Eddie Chumney
Hebraic Heritage Ministries Int'l
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From: heb_roots_chr@mail.geocities.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 1997 1:01 AM
To: Hebraic Heritage Newsgroup
Subject: Re: Bible software
From: "Mark R. Ensign"
Organization: Mark R. Ensign, JD, CPA
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Re: Bible software
Shalom, Eddie, Doug and Hebraic Heritage Heirs:
Doug Sharp asked for comments about some resources and programs for
Hebraic Heritage study. I've experience with some of these.
> Potential Programs I've Found (not in any particular order):
>
> Encyclopedia Judaica
Excellent. The creme de la creme of resources about Hebraic Heritage
from a fully Judaic perspective. I have both hard copy - wonderful for
the great full-color pictures, charts, and illustrations - and the CDROM
version - great for searching and quick access to information. There
are 18 oversized (pages are 8" x 12" laid out in double columns of
rather small type) volumes taking about 30 inches of shelf space and the
cost is about $700-800. The CDROM version is fully contained on one
disk with hypertext. The contents are updated with new articles while,
I understand, containing the full contents of the hardcopy but the
photos and illustrations can't compare to the hardcopy. The CDROM also
has some nice video clips of historical events and quite a collection of
audio clips with music, etc. The CDROM costs about $500.
The Encyclopedia Judaica also has much to offer about faith and practice
that is significant for those seeking their Heritage. For example, the
article on sacrifice is over 8 pages long and thorough covers the
various types, their purpose and significance, etc. And the coverage of
the times of Yeshua and Shaul are inciteful and helpful. Obviously the
Talmudic influence is high but that does not negate the other
information provided.
If you can afford either version, I highly recommend the Encyclopedia
Judaica. And if you can find one, the predecessor - Jewish Encyclopedia
- is excellent too.
> Artscroll's Stone Edition of the Chumash
Another excellent resource being only the Torah with extensive
commentary. It is laid out in a very readable, two-page format with the
Hebrew in the upper right page bordered by Rashi's commentary in Hebrew
and Onkelos' in Aramaic. The English translation is on the upper left
page. English commentary is on the lower part of both pages. The
commentary provides many useful insights to the meaning of the text,
persons, events, practices, etc. For my Torah teaching it has been an
excellent resource and I have recommended it to our congregation. Of
course, one must be careful to filter out the Talmudic tradition and
commentary that is contrary to the teachings of Yeshua, Shaul, and the
Talmidim.
> The Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed
> The Book of Legends
> Encyclopedia Talmudit (again, I believe this may only be available in
Hebrew)
> Judaic Classics Deluxe Edition
> Bible Scholar
> Bible Scholar plus Rashi
> Torah Codes
> Torah Gematria (which may be a part of Bible Scholar, but I'm not sure)
> Torah Power Builder
> Talmud Master
> Judaic Archives
> Otzar Haposkim
I've studied carefully the ads for a number of these items but I could
not justify purchasing any of them having the Encyclopedia Judaica,
Blackman's Mishnah (a 7 volume set that is also recommended) Bibleworks,
Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (10 volumes) and about 40
feet of other books and resources on Jewish and Biblical topics.
> Also, any help with the best Hebrew language self-study courses would be
> appreciated.
Neal Walters has developed an excellent self-study Hebrew course that is
coming out on CDROM with sound clips for words, blessings, etc. He can
be contacted at nwalters@sprynet.com or check out his excellent web
site at http://www.amerisoftinc.com/prod01.htm and the page that
compares a number of self-study Hebrew courses and recommend a lot of
other Hebrew related books and materials at
http://www.amerisoftinc.com/bookset.htm, reviews that I generally agree
with.
Shalom in Yeshua,
Mark
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