Thank you for a brilliant summary of Bible resources on the web.I wish mijac had put his considerable effort into creating modules for the free, open source JSword Project instead of eSword. eSword is a proprietary Windows-only program, while the JSword project has versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It would reach a larger audience. eSword charges for some modules, but this is not their fault. It is due to so many newer resources being under copyright and the need to pay the publisher for the right to distribute an e-version. crosswire.org/jsword/index.html
I myself use Accordance, a Mac Bible study application. I bought the Catholic Collection, Advanced, that they offer. It is sadly lacking in a good Catholic commentary. I have not paid to “unlock” the Catholic Study Bible which is supposed to offer commentary. accordancebible.com/products/packages/catholic_collection.php
Logos/Libronix has a PC version, and a Mac version is almost ready for release. They do not offer a Catholic collection, and the default purchase includes a lot of Protestant content. A third party does offer what seems to be a nice Catholic set including Libronix, but nowhere are the full contents listed, and it’s almost $500. bibletheology.com/p-103-new-logos-bible-study-software-for-catholics-exclusive-to-our-store.aspx
Collegeville offers a nice set of collections including their commentary for $30 to $170, depending on content. It works with the Libronix system, too. litpress.org/Subjects.aspx?ID=16
I wouldn’t say that it is superior to Challoner, but since you are looking for a Catholic Bible commentary, this is the one you want. Since you are not a fan of the RSV-CE like me, I would stay away from the Navarre Bible Series as it is RSV-CE based.I am interested; can you tell me how the Haydock commentary is superior to the Challoner? My DR that came with Accordance is uncommented and I will be buying a dead tree or Kindle version of the DR that is commented quite soon. If there is a good reason to choose one over the other I’d like to know!
This book is a geat introductory Bible study all by itself - for it brings out the Catholic teachings that are hidden in Sacred Scripture! A famous book - one which received recommendations from 14 bishops when first published and which went through at least 16 editions - this commentary is not a work for scholars, but rather a very practical book for the “ordinary” Catholic. It hands on to new generations the classic Scriptural teachings on faith and morals - from both the Old Testament and New Testament - in a manner that is easy to understand.
A typical chapter will first tell the bible story, based on the Douay Rheims Bible, with many fascinating explanations of particular words and phrases. Then follow many brief explanations of topics in the Scripture passage, showing clearly the Catholic doctrines that are contained there. These include teachings on the Catholic Church, the Mass, the Sacraments - especially the Holy Eucharist - Sanctifying Grace, intercessory prayer, Mortal Sin and Venial Sin, Forgiveness, the Will of God, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and much more. Finally, a brief “application” to daily life is given in each chapter.
Among other things, this extremely valuable book shows that the early Church was the Catholic Church and that the Bible is a Catholic book.
rhiamomI wish mijac had put his considerable effort into creating modules for the free, open source JSword Project instead of eSword. eSword is a proprietary Windows-only program, while the JSword project has versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It would reach a larger audience. eSword charges for some modules, but this is not their fault. It is due to so many newer resources being under copyright and the need to pay the publisher for the right to distribute an e-version. crosswire.org/jsword/index.html
litpress.org/Subjects.aspx?ID=16
NoelFitz:Thank you for a brilliant summary of Bible resources on the web.
I use BibleWorks 7 and Logos (Libronix Digital Library System).
I am still having problems with eSword. I gave it sime time, but it is not working fully, in spite of the help I got here.
In my Logos I have the Collegeville Catholic Reference Library which is useful.
Thanks to all.
made a mistake on the web site link skipped an s at the end, correct to esnips.com/web/CatholicApolegeticsTheir are a few people who are having trouble with e-Sword. For those having trouble there are resources available to help with the learning and operation of esword etc.
I have uploaded for those who are having trouble a mini-type Bible Program that is a compiled HTM file. along with a special compiled files for early church fathers broken dwon into to parts for this one at: esnips.com/web/CatholicApolegetic
BIBLE AND COMMENTARIES.CHM
A compiled HTML linked file, containing the Douay Rheims, A Catholic Commentary on Scripture, Haydock Commentary, The Great Cornelius Lapide Commentary, St Thomas Catena, Doctrinal concordance, internet link Access to early Church teachings, Navare dily mass commentary,
There have been some problems with the “BIBLE AND COMMENTARIES.CHM” Working after download. I have found that the file seems to have been damaged by the upload or download or both. I have zipped the file and re uploadd the file back on the site as a zipped file. You will have to extract the file once downloaded. seems to work fine after that. In any caseTheir are a few people who are having trouble with e-Sword. For those having trouble there are resources available to help with the learning and operation of esword etc.
I have uploaded for those who are having trouble a mini-type Bible Program that is a compiled HTM file. along with a special compiled files for early church fathers broken dwon into to parts for this one at: esnips.com/web/CatholicApolegetics
BIBLE AND COMMENTARIES.CHM
A compiled HTML linked file, containing the Douay Rheims, A Catholic Commentary on Scripture, Haydock Commentary, The Great Cornelius Lapide Commentary, St Thomas Catena, Doctrinal concordance, internet link Access to early Church teachings, Navare dily mass commentary,
I have just uploaded a new Catholic Module for the eSword Catholic Bible study on Saints down through the ages.I wish mijac had put his considerable effort into creating modules for the free, open source JSword Project instead of eSword. eSword is a proprietary Windows-only program, while the JSword project has versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It would reach a larger audience. eSword charges for some modules, but this is not their fault. It is due to so many newer resources being under copyright and the need to pay the publisher for the right to distribute an e-version. crosswire.org/jsword/index.html
I myself use Accordance, a Mac Bible study application. I bought the Catholic Collection, Advanced, that they offer. It is sadly lacking in a good Catholic commentary. I have not paid to “unlock” the Catholic Study Bible which is supposed to offer commentary. accordancebible.com/products/packages/catholic_collection.php
Logos/Libronix has a PC version, and a Mac version is almost ready for release. They do not offer a Catholic collection, and the default purchase includes a lot of Protestant content. A third party does offer what seems to be a nice Catholic set including Libronix, but nowhere are the full contents listed, and it’s almost $500. bibletheology.com/p-103-new-logos-bible-study-software-for-catholics-exclusive-to-our-store.aspx
Collegeville offers a nice set of collections including their commentary for $30 to $170, depending on content. It works with the Libronix system, too. litpress.org/Subjects.aspx?ID=16