Zondervan Bible Study Library: Leader's Edition 5.0 [CD] (CD-ROM) [CD] [Hardcover]

Zondervan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

PACKED WITH RESOURCES YOULL FIND NOWHERE ELSE.
Only the Zondervan Bible Study Library is built on todays most used, most trusted Bible translation, the New International Version (NIV). This is the only software that is a completely NIV-based reference system. It gives you the exact relationship of the NIV word to the Greek or Hebrew, allowing you to conduct thorough original language studies. But dont think its powerful advantages are only available to NIV users. Youll find a broad selection of Bible translations and classic study resourcesall in an intuitive format thats designed to make you feel instantly at home, so you can spend your time studying Gods Word, not the owners manual.

FROM SMALL GROUPS TO CHURCH ADMINISTRATIONLEAD BY THE WORD
Whether youre teaching childrens church, leading adult Bible studies, or overseeing a small group ministry at your church, much rests on your shoulders as a leader. So if you want to help others grow in the faith, its essential for you to maintain your own spiritual vitality through a conscientious study of Gods Wordnot just reading it, but really digging into it so you can understand it, teach it, and live it. The Zondervan Bible Study Library Leaders Edition is for you. With remarkable ease and flexibility, this assortment of powerful resources allows you to:
§ Conduct life-changing group Bible studies with printable handouts and leaders notes.
§ Study the character profiles and life lessons of hundreds of men and women of the Bible.
§ Search out answers to challenging questions in four different dictionaries and encyclopedias.
§ Cross-reference English translations with Greek and Hebrew/Aramaic texts.
§ Study multiple resources simultaneously, including Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and more!
§ Easily find all available materials for any word, verse, or topicits just a click away.
§ Print any verse, chapter, topic, image, or search result.

NIV-BASED. MULTI-TRANSLATIONAL. INTUITIVE.
Study multiple resources simultaneously, including the complete NIV, seven other translations, numerous commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, original languages, and much more.

TRANSPARENT
Conduct complex searches without understanding computer-ese.
Designed similar to many sophisticated web search engines youre familiar with so you can focus on the content, not learning computer language.

POWERFUL
More powerful than a print interlinear! The translation view provides everything you need to understand the relationship between the English word in the NIV and the original biblical language.

USER-DRIVEN
Write as many personal notes as you need and link them to verses or topics.

INTUITIVE
Never lose a window! Tabbed and tiled window panes keep all your resources in view.

FLEXIBLE
Many features are easy to use because theyre designed like programs you frequently use.

Decide how you want to view your search results:
§ Concordance view
§ Book-chapter-verse or a topic
§ In context of full verse or topic
§ In context of entire book

Content Youll Really Use. Value Youll Truly Appreciate.

BIBLE TRANSLATIONS
The Holy Bible, New International Version
The Holy Bible, New International Readers Version
King James Version with Apocrypha
New American Standard Bible Updated
The Amplified Bible
New Revised Standard Version
American Standard Version
Darby Bible

SPECIALTY BIBLES
NIV Study Bible
The New Student Bible, New International Version
KJV/Amplified Parallel Bible*
NIV/KJV Parallel Bible
NASB/NIV Parallel Bible
Comparative Study Bible

STUDY RESOURCES
Zondervan NIV Exhaustive Concordance Second Edition
NIV Unabridged Concordance*
NIrV Unabridged Concordance
KJV Unabridged Concordance
NASB Updated Unabridged Concordance
Amplified Unabridged Concordance
Zondervan NIV Naves Topical Bible
Zondervan Study Bible Cross Reference System
Zondervan Study Bible Maps, Charts, Full-Color Photographs
ASV Unabridged Concordance
Darby Bible Unabridged Concordance
NRSV Unabridged Concordance
The Exhaustive Concordance to the Greek New Testament
The Greek-English Concordance to the New Testament
The Hebrew-English Concordance to the Old Testament
All the Men of the Bible
All the Women of the Bible
Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies: Joy, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Kindness, Love, Patience, Peace, Self-Control
Discipleship Bible Studies: Basic Beliefs, Building Character, Effective Prayer, Knowing Scripture, New Life in Christ, Sharing Your Faith, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Warfare

DEVOTIONALS
Streams in the Desert
Inspirational Readings

DICTIONARIES & ENCYCLOPEDIAS
The NIV Compact Dictionary of the Bible
New International Bible Dictionary
New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words
New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES
Hebrew Old Testament BHS
Hebrew text behind the NIV
Greek New Testament UBS4
Greek text behind the NIV
The Greek New Testament UBS4 with NRSV & NIV

COMMENTARIES
Zondervan NIV Bible Commentary (2 volumes)
Matthew Henrys Commentary (6 volumes)
New International Bible Commentary
Asbury Bible Commentary

BIBLE INTRODUCTION & CREEDS
Zondervan Quick Reference Series: The Life of Christ, Christian Theology, How We Got the Bible, The Books of the Bible, Early Church History
Understanding the Bible, Revised

* All parallel Bibles and unabridged concordances result from the linking and search capabilities of this software. The ones shown are representative of the many options available to you as you customize your studies.

For the latest information and program updates regularly visit www.zondervan.com/interactive.

System Requirements:
Pentium 166 MHz or higher processor
Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP or Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6)
32 MB Ram
52 MB of hard disk space minimum (244 MB for a full installation of all books)
CD-ROM Drive
VGA or higher resolution monitor
Windows compatible pointer device
Windows compatible printer

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer

Whether you’re teaching children’s church, leading adult Bible studies, or overseeing a small group ministry at your church, much rests on your shoulders as a leader. So if you want to help others grow in the faith, it’s essential for you to maintain your own spiritual vitality through a conscientious study of God’s Word--not just reading it, but really digging into it so you can understand it, teach it, and live it. The Zondervan Bible Study Library Leader’s Edition is for you. With remarkable ease and flexibility, this assortment of powerful resources allows you to:

• Conduct life-changing group Bible studies with printable handouts and leader’s notes.
• Study the character profiles and life lessons of hundreds of men and women of the Bible.
• Search out answers to challenging questions in four different dictionaries and encyclopedias.
• Cross-reference English translations with Greek and Hebrew/Aramaic texts.
• Study multiple resources simultaneously, including Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and more!
• Easily find all available materials for any word, verse, or topic--it’s just a click away.
• Print any verse, chapter, topic, image, or search result.

Bible-study leaders, church administrators, and those serious about studying the Bible will appreciate the Leader's edition. Take advantage of the power of your computer to better understand what the Bible has to say, conduct word studies, prepare sermons, lesson plans, or conduct in-depth personal study.

The only software to include the NIV and NIV reference works for thorough study of today's best-selling Bible translation.

NIV-based. Multi-translational. Intuitive.
Study multiple resources simultaneously, including the complete NIV, seven other translations, numerous commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, original languages, and much more.

Transparent

• Conduct complex searches.
• Designed similar to many sophisticated Web search engines you’re familiar with so you can focus on the content, not learning computer language.

Powerful
More powerful than a print interlinear! The translation view provides everything you need to understand the relationship between the English word in the NIV and the original biblical language.

User-driven
Write as many personal notes as you need and link them to verses or topics.

Intuitive
Never lose a window! Tabbed and tiled window panes keep all your resources in view.

Flexible
Many features are easy to use because they’re designed like programs you frequently use.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: ----------------------------; Software edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310230691
• ISBN-13: 978-0310230694
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,126,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, September 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Zondervan Bible Study Library: Leader's Edition 5.0 [CD] (CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I purchased this reference about six months ago. It has been one of the best refereneces I have ever used. To have access to all the cross references for reading while I'm reading a particular book is wonderful. This tool has been wonderful for my Men's Bible studies. I am always able to give a complete study of a particular chapter, with references to maps, cross-references, and the commentaries. Granted I could do that before I had this software, but doing it this way saves me hours.

I only wish I had purchased the Scholars edition so that I could look up the greek and hebrew words and get a better understanding as to what the direct translation is saying.

Long story short. An excellent value for all the references that you get!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Power Tool, March 9, 2006

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B. Gallamore - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zondervan Bible Study Library: Leader's Edition 5.0 [CD] (CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I had no problem figuring out the software interface. The commentaries and parallel translations are great. I have used the study guide to develop sermon outlines. It would take a stack of books 6 feet tall to equal the resources available. The NIV is not public domain like so many older translations so you don't find as many programs available. Kudos to Zondervan for developing such a good NIV resource.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for, April 6, 2006

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R. Myers - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zondervan Bible Study Library: Leader's Edition 5.0 [CD] (CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I was trying to find a Bible software that would help me with my daily Bible study. One major requirement was that it had to be NIV, because that is the version I like to use.

At first, I was a little disappointed with the software. The instructions are greatly lacking, but with much trail and error, I finally got everything to work. I know have the various Bibles linked and all the commentaries and resource books. So now when I'm looking at a verse, all the other books adjust to the verse I'm on. Makes it very easy to review numerous resources with very little effort.

If you want a great way to research the Bible, I would highly recommend this software. Just remember, the instructions are some what lacking, but with a little effort one can adjust the settings and have the program customized just for your needs.