Portfolio Edition contains more than 1,650 resources:
- 45 English Bibles and interlinears
- Nearly 450 volumes of commentaries from today’s most prestigious series, including Pillar, NIGTC, NAC, Baker New Testament Commentary, UBS Handbook Series, JPS Tanakh Commentaries, Keil & Delitzsch, Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae, Holman New Testament Commentary, and many more
- Hundreds of volumes on Bible history, culture, exegesis, and interpretation
- 100+ volumes of grammars, lexicons, and original language helps
- Dozens of texts in the original languages, including all major Greek and Hebrew texts like the NA26, BHS, and more
- Thousands of high-quality maps, photos, infographics, and other media
- 150+ volumes of theological reference books and systematic theologies
- 100+ resources on preaching, teaching, and ministry, including 10,000+ sermon illustrations, quotations, and other helps
- An 80-volume ministry resource library, with resources on everything from youth ministry to small groups
- View the full list of 1,650+ titles in Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition, or check out the Comparison Chart.
Easy. Powerful. Fast.
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition not only provides you with the largest electronic library available anywhere, 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 you 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.
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Every Book 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.
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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. Get insight from leading grammarians. See where biblical manuscripts differ. Observe the structure of the text.
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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.
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Visualize the Bible. Learn about and share the Bible with thousands of beautiful maps, infographics, diagrams, charts, and graphs.
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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.
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Electronic Books Included
English Bibles
With Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition, you have instant access to over two dozen Bibles. All major modern English translations are found in Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition, 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 Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of English Bibles in Portfolio compares to the selection of English Bibles in other Logos 4 base packages.
Interlinear Bibles
Reverse interlinears are built directly into many English Bibles in Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition, 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. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains reverse interlinears for the ESV, NIV, NASB, NRSV, and more.
The Logos folks have done a great job of putting tools together, such as the integrated reverse interlinear and enhancements to tools like the Exegetical Guide, and the new ability to sync layouts, notes, highlighting, bookmarks, and settings makes it easy for me to stop working at the office and continue at home right where I left off. Version 4 of Logos Bible Software will be a great asset to many pastors.
—Chris Roberts, pastor, Florida
View the complete list of Interlinear Bibles in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Interlinear Bibles in Portfolio compares to the selection of Interlinear Bibles in other Logos 4 base packages.
Bible Commentaries
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains nearly 450 volumes of commentaries from today’s most prestigious commentary sets, including:
- Pillar New Testament Commentary Series
- New International Greek Testament Commentary Series
- New American Commentary Series
- Baker New Testament Commentary
- UBS Old Testament Handbook Series
- UBS New Testament Handbook Series
- JPS Tanakh Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
- Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae
- Holman New Testament Commentary
- . . . and many 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 Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Bible commentaries in Portfolio compares to the selection of Bible commentaries in other Logos 4 base packages.
Bible History and Culture
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains more than 50 books on the history and culture of the Bible. From social practices to archaeology, from the Dead Sea Scrolls to Jewish history, these books contain a wealth of material on the world of the Bible. You’ll find classics like Edersheim’s Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, along with contemporary studies like the 5-volume Encyclopedia of Judaism and the 12-volume Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Taken together, these books provide a wealth of insight on the people, places, and events of the Bible.
View the complete list resources on Bible history and culture in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of resources on Bible history and culture in Portfolio 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. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition is packed with an entire bookcase of Bible reference books. In Logos 4, reference material extensively linked, which means you can navigate thick books at the click of the 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.
With Portfolio Edition, you'll get access to great dictionaries, like Harper’s Bible Dictionary, Easton’s Bible Dictionary, the Eerdmans Bible Dictionary, and lots more. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition also contains a comprehensive library of Bible encyclopedias, with sets like the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and the Encyclopedia of Christianity, plus dozens of other great volumes like the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and Collin's Thematic Thesaurus of the Bible.
View the complete list of Bible reference resources in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Bible references resources in Portfolio compares to the selection of Bible reference resources 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 Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition includes almost 70 introductory and survey volumes for the entire Bible. From one-volume surveys of each book of the Bible, to introductory volumes on the key people, places, and events in Scripture, Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains the books you need to help you understand the text of the Bible. Whether you’re a teacher, a Bible study leader, or a student of God’s Word, these introductory volumes provide you with concise overviews of Scripture, helping you see the complete picture.
View the complete list Bible introductions and surveys in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Bible introductions and surveys in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Biblical Studies
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains nearly 180 volumes of in-depth studies, topical monographs, and the latest from the field of biblical scholarship. It includes books on the historical Jesus, perspectives on Paul, volumes on individual books of the Bible, and over a dozen books on hermeneutics and interpretation. Whether you’re encountering the Bible for the first time or finishing your dissertation, Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains important books for your research and study.
View the complete list resources on Biblical studies in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of resources on Biblical studies in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Taking advantage of web-based services, an updated interface, and thoughtful cross-references, it raises the bar for Bible-study software. It goes beyond even the most complex searches . . . to allow simple, intuitive and powerful links across an entire Bible study library. This is an entirely different way of digging into Scriptural texts and reference works. In just a few clicks, the system presents meaningful summaries complete with graphics. With just a few clicks more, you can drill down to the sources. And you can customize the connections to present the research results in a way that fits the way you work. This changes everything.
—Steve Kaminski, Ph.D., South Carolina
Maps, Photos, and Media
Learn about and 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 Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of maps, photos and media in Portfolio 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 sermons illustrations. Capture your church’s attention with a well-placed quotation. Hone your delivery skills with practical advice from today’s top preachers.
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition provides you with nearly 50 volumes of books on preaching and teaching—giving you all the tools you need to preach and teach from God’s Word every week. Whether you’re looking for the perfect illustration, or simply want to learn how to become a more engaging preacher, Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains the right books for you.
View the complete list of preaching and teaching resources in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of preaching and teaching resources in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Ministry
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition presents you with an entire library of ministry resources. With more than 80 volumes on ministry topics in Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition, you’ll find books on small group ministry, prayer, discipleship, education, youth ministry, worship, and more. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition also contains books on everything from church finance to time management, as well as how-to guides, such as advice on conducting weddings, funerals, and special services. Whether you’re a pastor, a lay leader, or someone seeking to become more involved in your church, Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains the books to equip you and your church for life-changing ministry.
View the complete list of ministry resources in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of ministry resources in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Counseling
The Bible has much to say about healing and restoration. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains books to help you in your ministries of counseling and pastoral care. From the 4-volume Classical Pastoral Care to the newest edition of the Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology and Counseling, Portfolio puts today’s most important counseling resources at your fingertips.
View the complete list of counseling resources in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of counseling resources in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Devotionals
Logos 4 is designed to get you into the Word every day. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition provides you with more than a dozen 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 like Be What You Are, Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition has something for everyone.
View the complete list of devotionals in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of devotionals in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Theology
In Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition, you’ll find nearly 300 books from the church’s most influential theologians. Authors include:
- Wolfhart Pannenberg
- Lewis Sperry Chafer
- A. W. Pink
- Carl F. H. Henry
- Charles Hodge
- John Piper
- R. A. Torrey
- . . . and dozens more!
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition also contains individual volumes on many of the most pressing theological topics of our time, such as baptism, creation, election, the church, sin, and dozens of other topics.
View the complete list of theological resources in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of theological resources in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Church History
Study the Bible with the great thinkers from the history of the Church. In addition to collections of primary texts like the 37-volume Early Church Fathers, Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition also contains secondary literature on every era of the church’s history. Study the development of the creeds and confessions. Read biographies of prominent figures like Dwight Moody. Understand the development of Christian symbols. Discover God’s revelation for today by drawing from the wisdom of the past.
View the complete list of resources on church history in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of resources on church history in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Apologetics
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition gives you a comprehensive collection of books on apologetics, with more than 50 volumes 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. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition gives you the tools to defend and define your faith for yourself and for the world.
View the complete list of resources on apologetics in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of resources on apologetics in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Lectionaries
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition 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 readings 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 Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of lectionaries in Portfolio 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. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition contains more than a dozen parallel passages and harmonies. You’ll find classic harmonies—like Kurt Aland’s Synopsis of the Four Gospels, A.T. Robertson’s Harmony of the Gospels, and the Eusebian Canons—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 Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of parallel passages and harmonies in Portfolio 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 30+ texts and morphologies in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Aramaic, and Syriac. Portfolio Edition contains all major Greek and Hebrew texts, such as the Nestle-Aland 27 and the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. It also contains the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, The Greek text of the Apostolic Fathers, Targums, Aramaic Papyri, the Clementine Vulgate, Rahlf’s Septuagint, and various extra-biblical literature. 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 Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Ancient Language Texts and Morphologies in Portfolio 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. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition includes fresh English translations of important extra-biblical literature.
View the complete list of Ancient Texts in Translation in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of Ancient Texts in Translation in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Original Language Grammars and Tools
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition provides you with an impressive compilation of over 40 of the most important reference grammars and ground-breaking tools for understanding the original languages. Logos 4 incorporates the latest technology to help you understand Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, Syriac, and other ancient languages. Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition gives you tools, databases, and tagging, and the most advanced technology for understanding the original languages. Whether you’re learning Greek or Hebrew for the first time, or you’re performing advanced linguistic analysis in Greek or Hebrew, Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition has the books you need.
I'm awed by the new exegetical guide. It now offers to find whatever I have in my library on visualizations, apparatus (Nestle-Aland, etc.), grammars, as well as the word-by-word access to every lexicon I have that treats the word.
—Bill Stonebraker
Dig into the Old Testament with the Andersen-Forbes Analyzed Text of the Hebrew Bible or the Gesenius Hebrew Grammar. Study the Greek New Testament with the OpenText.org Syntactically Analyzed Greek New Testament or the Lexham Syntactic Greek New Testament. You’ll also find classic volumes like Deissmann’s Light from the Ancient East and Metzger’s Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament. In addition to Greek and Hebrew grammars and tools, you can also enhance your understanding of Akkadian, Latin, Aramaic, and Ugaritic—including the 12-volume Ugaritic Library.
View the complete list of original languages grammars and tools in Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of original languages grammars and tools in Portfolio 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 20 lexicons available in Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition, you have all the dictionaries and lexicons you need to study the ancient languages, such as the Liddell and Scott Greek-English Lexicon, Strong’s Concise Dictionary, the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, the 10-volume Unabridged TDNT, BDB, and many 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 Portfolio, or check out the Comparison Chart to see how the list of original language lexicons in Portfolio compares to the selection in other Logos 4 base packages.
Logos Bible Software 4: Portfolio Edition
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