Enrichment, Spring, 2003, p. 120
Scholar’s Library
Logos Bible Software Series X (Logos Research Systems)
Logos Research Systems has provided pastors and educators one of the most powerful software tools available today. This all-new version of previous Logos software has raised computer-assisted Bible study to a new level. Several products are in this Bible software line, two of which are beneficial to pastors.
The Scholar’s Library is the most extensive version of Logos Bible Software Series X. It includes over $5,000 worth of electronic books at a fraction of that cost.
Those who work with the original biblical texts will enjoy having resources such as: Nestle Aland 27th ed.; Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia; unabridged and abridged versions of Theological Dictionary of the New Testament; Louw Nida Greek-English Lexicon Based on Semantic Domains, and many other language resources.
Along with the language resources are commentaries, biblical word study helps, Bible dictionaries, leadership resources, and many other practical resources for pastors. Hundreds of additional books can be unlocked for various fees. A full list of contents is available at: www.logos.com/scholars
The Pastor’s Library, the second product in this series, contains many of the resources found in the Scholar’s Library but has a smaller set of original biblical language resources. The Pastor’s Library can be upgraded to the Scholar’s Library for an additional fee. Pastors will find invaluable tools for sermon preparation and Bible studies such as: Weirsbe’s Expository Outlines on the Old and New Testament; Weirsbe’s “Be” Series; plus other sermon helps. Also included are practical resources for pastoral ministry: helps for small groups; funeral, wedding, and special events ideas; leadership material; personal and family life resources; and much more. For contents: www.logos.com/pastors
The Logos software is easy to install and use. From the home page all of the resources can be searched at once either topically or by using a Scripture passage as the basis for a search. From anywhere within your search, every resource is just a mouse-click away.
This software is one of the most valuable tools a pastor can have in his or her library.
Reviewed by Richard L. Schoonover, associate editor, Enrichment journal, Springfield, Missouri
© 2003, Enrichment journal. Used by permission.