BibleTime is a graphical Bible study application built with Qt and the CrossWire SWORD library. It provides a workspace for reading scripture alongside commentaries, dictionaries, lexicons and other reference works.
The program was originally associated with KDE but no longer depends on the KDE desktop environment. Its interface lets users open several resources and organise them through tabs and dockable windows, making it suitable for both straightforward reading and more detailed textual research.
BibleTime works with documents distributed in SWORD module formats. Readers can consult different translations, examine supporting material and move between related passages without switching applications. An integrated handbook and Bible study tutorial explain the available tools.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Read Bible translations, commentaries, dictionaries, lexicons and other SWORD resources.
- Open several works simultaneously in tabs and configurable windows.
- Display multiple Bible translations for passage comparison.
- View parallel commentaries alongside the corresponding scripture text.
- Search installed Bible texts and reference works for words and phrases.
- Restrict searches to works open in the active window.
- Follow cross-references and links to supporting reference material.
- Navigate directly to passages using Bible book, chapter and verse references.
- Listen to selected text using optional text-to-speech support and a compatible speech engine.
- Install and manage additional SWORD modules.
- Use navigation history to revisit previously viewed passages.
- Save and restore the arrangement of dockable windows.
- Customise fonts, display preferences and study window appearance.
- Use improved automatic detection of dark desktop themes.
- Access the integrated handbook and Bible study tutorial.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux and Windows.
Website: github.com/bibletime/bibletime
Support:
Developer: Joachim Ansorg, Martin Gruner, James Ots and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
BibleTime is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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