Scholar's Library: Platinum comes with over 1,200 resources worth nearly $18,000.00 in print!
Put an entire bookcase of theological and biblical books at your fingertips—all at over 90% off the price of the equivalent print editions. Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains everything in Christian Home Library, Bible Study Library, Leader’s Library, Scholar’s Library, Scholar’s Library: Silver, and Scholar’s Library: Gold, plus dozens of additional books, commentaries, and other resources. It’s a giant library designed with the needs of serious pastors and scholars in mind—combining the books you need with the fast, intuitive design of Logos Bible Software 4.
IMPORTANT: All Logos 4 base packages including Scholar's Library: Platinum are multi-platform and will work on PC and Mac (see the system requirements for details). There isn’t a PC product and a separate Mac product. Both versions come on the same DVD-ROM or as part of the same download. You can also access over 1,200 resources on our iPhone Bible app and our iPad Bible app and on our web app at Biblia.com.
Scholar's Library: Platinum not only provides you with a massive electronic library, but it is also powerful and easy to use. Logos Bible Software 4 is robust enough for seasoned pastors and scholars, but accessible to Bible students of all levels. With its powerful, intuitive tools, Logos Bible Software 4 gets you into the Word. Whether you’re preparing for next Sunday’s sermon, working on your dissertation, or having daily devotional time, Logos Bible Software 4 is the tool for the task.
Fast and Intuitive.
With one click you can go to your Home Page, open your library, search for words or phrases, and more. As soon as you launch a search, Logos 4 searches your entire library and returns your results in seconds. Logos 4 is a powerful, fast, high-end web application. It automatically updates itself and makes sure you have the latest and greatest.
Faster, Smarter Searching.
Logos 4 indexes your entire library, so you can search thousands of books in less time than it takes to pull one print book off your shelf. More than 100,000 hits for holiness in less than 1 second means more time studying and less time searching.
Opened to the Right Page.
Tell the Passage Guide what you want to study, and in seconds it brings back commentaries, cross references, images, maps, handouts, topics, sermon helps, and more—all opened to the right page.
Visualize the Bible.
Learn about and share the Bible with thousands of beautiful maps, infographics, diagrams, charts, and graphs.
Greek and Hebrew for Everyone.
Logos 4 makes Hebrew and Greek study accessible to English Bible students. The Exegetical Guide analyzes your passage word by word in its original language and displays definitions from dictionaries.
Personalized for You.
With Logos 4, you can tag your books. Create and share lists. Set your own reading plans. Logos 4 is tailored to your needs and fully customizable.
Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains over 1,200 resources:
- 40+ English Bibles and interlinears
- Nearly 350 volumes of commentaries, like the Pillar New Testament Commentary ($310 value) and Charles Simeon’s Horae Homileticae Commentary ($700 value)
- 60+ volumes of grammars, lexicons, and original language helps
- Dozens of texts in the original languages, like the NA27, BHS, and SBLGNT
- Thousands of high-quality maps, photos, infographics, and other media
- Almost 175 volumes of theological reference books
- Nearly 50 books on preaching, teaching, and ministry
- 10,000+ sermon illustrations, quotations, and other helps
- A 70+ volume ministry resource library, with books on everything from youth ministry to small groups
- Nearly 20 volumes on Bible history, culture, exegesis, and interpretation
- View the full list of over 1,200 titles in Scholar’s Library: Platinum
English Bibles
With Scholar’s Library: Platinum, you have instant access to over twenty Bibles. All major modern English translations are found in Scholar’s Library: Platinum, including the ESV, NIV, ASV, NRSV, and many more. You’ll also find contemporary translations like the Message and the Good News Bible, and classic translations like the KJV and the Douay-Rheims.
Get into the Word every day with a customizable Bible reading plan tailored to your schedule. Compare versions visually. Click cross-references. With Logos 4, any Bible reference in any book automatically opens to your preferred translations. The words of Scripture are now at your fingertips!
View the complete list of English Bibles in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of English Bibles in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Interlinear Bibles
Reverse interlinears are built directly into many English Bibles in Scholar’s Library: Platinum, allowing you to see the Greek or Hebrew behind your text. Highlight a portion of the text in one interlinear, and Logos 4 will highlight the corresponding text in your other open Bibles. Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains reverse interlinears for the ESV, NIV1, NASB, NRSV, and more.
View the complete list of Interlinear Bibles in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Interlinear Bibles in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Bible Commentaries
Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains nearly 350 volumes of commentaries from today’s top commentary sets. It includes everything in Scholar’s Library: Gold, plus the Pillar New Testament Commentary ($310 value), Charles Simeon’s Horae Homileticae Commentary ($700 value), and more. With Logos 4, you also get the most advanced tools anywhere for using your commentaries. Searching for a text automatically returns your favorite commentaries in the Passage Guide—all automatically opened to the correct page.
View the complete list of Bible commentaries in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Bible commentaries in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Bible History and Culture
Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains more than a dozen resources on the history and culture of the Bible. It contains everything in Scholar’s Library: Gold, plus A History of the Jewish People in the Time of Jesus Christ ($180 value). From social practices to archaeology, from the Dead Sea Scrolls to Jewish history, these books contain a wealth of material from the world of the Bible. These books provide important insight on the people, places, and events of the Bible.
View the complete list resources on Bible history and culture in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of resources on Bible history and culture in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Bible Reference
Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference books are essential for understanding the topics described in Scripture. Scholar’s Library: Platinum is packed with an entire bookshelf of Bible reference resources—almost 40 titles! With Platinum, you’ll get access to everything in Scholar’s Gold, plus the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible ($45 value). Platinum also includes the Encyclopedia of Christianity, and much more.
In Logos 4, references are extensively linked, which means you can navigate thick volumes at the click of a button. No more scanning indexes looking for the right article, or losing your place while you track down a cross-reference. With the speed of Logos Bible Software 4, you can put your reference library to work.
View the complete list of Bible reference materials in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Bible reference materials in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Bible Introductions and Surveys
Logos 4 is committed to helping you dig deep into the Bible. That’s why Scholar’s Library: Platinum includes 40+ introductory volumes on the key people, places, and events in Scripture. Platinum contains the book you need to help you understand the Bible, whether you’re a teacher, a Bible study leader, or a student of God’s Word.
View the complete list of Bible introductions and surveys in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Bible introductions and surveys in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Biblical Studies
Scholar’s Library: Platinum is packed with over 125 volumes of in-depth studies, topical monographs, and the latest from the field of biblical scholarship. Platinum includes resources on the life of Christ, biblical criticism, textual matters, and more. It includes everything in Scholar’s Library: Gold, plus Farrar’s History of Interpretation ($45 value) and a over dozen other volumes. Whether you’re encountering the Bible for the first time or finishing your dissertation, Platinum contains important resources for your research and study.
View the complete list of Biblical studies resources in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Biblical studies resources in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Maps, Photos, and Media
Learn about an share the Bible with thousands of beautiful maps, infographics, diagrams, charts, and graphs. Logos 4 pulls information from one-of-a-kind databases and renders it visually like you’ve never seen it before. Apply filters. Graph your text. View thousands of images from the Holy Land. Export your graphics to your handout or PowerPoint presentation at the click of a mouse.
View the complete list of maps, photos and media in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of maps, photos and media in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Preaching and Teaching
Discover the wisdom of great preachers like George Whitefield and J.A. Broadus. Make your sermons engaging and thought-provoking with thousands of sermon illustrations. Capture your church’s attention with a well-placed quotation. Hone your delivery skills with practical advice from today’s top preachers.
Scholar’s Library: Platinum provides you with over 40 resources on preaching and teaching—giving you all the tools you need to preach and teach from God’s Word every week. It includes everything in Scholar’s Library: Gold, plus the J. A. Broadus Preaching Collection ($75 value). Whether you’re looking for the perfect sermon illustration, or simply want to learn how to become a more engaging preacher, Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains the resources right for you.
View the complete list of preaching and teaching resources in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of preaching and teaching resources in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Ministry
Scholar’s Library: Platinum presents you with an entire library of ministry resources. With more than 70 volumes on ministry topics in Platinum, you’ll find material small group ministry, prayer, discipleship, education, youth ministry, worship, and more. Whether you’re a pastor, a lay leader, or someone seeking to become more involved in your church, Scholar’s Library: Platinum gives you the books to equip you and your church for life-changing ministry.
View the complete list of ministry resources in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of ministry resources in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Counseling
The Bible has much to say about healing and restoration. Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains resources to help you in your ministries of counseling and pastoral care.
View the complete list of counseling resources in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of counseling resources in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Devotionals
Logos 4 is designed to get you into the Word every day. Scholar’s Library: Platinum provides you with more than ten devotionals to help you meditate on God’s Word. From classics like Oswald Chambers’ My Utmost for His Highest and Charles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening to contemporary devotionals, Scholar’s Library: Platinum has something for everyone.
View the complete list of devotions in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of devotions in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Theology
In Scholar’s Library: Platinum, you’ll find nearly 175 resources from the church’s most influential theologians. Platinum contains everything in Scholar’s Library: Gold, plus the A. W. Pink Collection ($755 value), the R. A. Torrey Collection ($125 value), and the Works of John Bunyan ($130 value).
View the complete list of theological resources in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of theological resources in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Church History
Study the Bible with the great thinkers of the history of the Church. Platinum literature on every era of the church’s history. Study the development of theology. Read biographies of the great leaders of the church. Understand the development of Christian symbols. Discover’s God’s revelation for today by drawing from the wisdom of the past.
View the complete list of church history resources in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of church history resources in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Apologetics
Scholar’s Library: Platinum gives you a comprehensive collection of books on apologetics, with resources from today’s top apologists. Discern the tough ethical issues of our day, such as abortion and euthanasia. Confront modern skeptics. Clarify your beliefs about the resurrection and miracles. Understand and articulate what you believe about God, the Bible, and the world. Platinum gives you the tools to define and defend your faith.
View the complete list of apologetics resources in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of apologetics resources in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Lectionaries
Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains more than a dozen lectionaries to aid your sermon preparation and worship planning. View next Sunday’s readings in full. Re-read the lectionary texts from last Sunday. Study future readings—next week, next month, next year. Stay in step with the liturgical year. In addition to the ecumenical Revised Common Lectionary, you’ll also find lectionaries for Catholic, Lutheran, and United Methodist churches.
View the complete list of lectionaries in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of lectionaries in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Parallel Passages and Harmonies
Learn how various sections of the Bible combine to form a unified narrative. With parallel passages and harmonies, you can discover the similarities and differences between sections of Scripture. Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains a dozen parallel passages and harmonies. You’ll find classics harmonies, like Aland’s Synopsis of the Four Gospels as well as harmonies available exclusively in Logos, like Rick Brannan’s harmony of the Pastoral Epistles.
View the complete list of parallel passages and harmonies in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of parallel passages and harmonies in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Ancient Language Texts and Morphologies
Read the Bible in the original languages. Study extra-biblical literature. Scholars and students of the ancient languages now have access to a collection of over 30 texts and morphologies in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Aramaic, Latin, and Syriac. Platinum contains all major Greek and Hebrew texts, such as the Nestle-Aland 27 and the Biblia Hebraica Stuggartensia. It contains everything in Scholar’s Library: Gold, plus the Old Testament Greek Pseudepigrapha with Morphology ($120 value), and more much. Many texts come with morphological tagging and searching for in-depth linguistic and textual study.
View the complete list of ancient language texts and morphologies in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of ancient language texts and morphologies in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Ancient Texts in Translation
Read the key texts from the ancient world in English. Study the cultures of Jesus time by reading Josephus. Understand the influence of ancient Jewish philosophy on Christianity with the works of Philo. Learn about the sacred texts which didn’t make it into the Bible by reading apocryphal and pseudepigraphal literature. Scholar's Library: Platinum Edition includes fresh English translations of important extra-biblical literature.
View the complete list of ancient texts in translation in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of ancient texts in translation in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Original Language Grammars and Tools
Scholar’s Library: Platinum provides you with an impressive compilation of more than 30 of the most important reference grammars and ground-breaking tools for understanding the original languages. Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains everything in Scholar’s Library: Gold, plus A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in the Light of Historical Research ($85 value) and much more.
View the complete list of original language grammars and tools in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of original language grammars and tools in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Original Language Lexicons
Study etymological history. Learn the pronunciation of Greek and Hebrew words. Find usage examples. With more than 30 lexicons available in Scholar’s Library: Platinum, you have all the dictionaries and lexicons you need to study the ancient languages. Scholar’s Library: Platinum contains everything in Scholar’s Gold, plus A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd ed. ($150 value). What’s more, Logos 4 makes your lexicons easier to use than ever before: double-clicking on any word in any language automatically searches your lexicons for a match.
View the complete list of original language lexicons in Platinum, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of original language lexicons in Platinum compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Scholar's Library: Platinum
- Incredible Value. Get over 1,200 books at over 90% off retail.
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- Apps for Everyone. Access your books on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
- Easy to Use. Logos 4 is fast, intuitive, and easy for you to use.
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