Here is a Logos cheat code for you if you do not already have it: add over 1,100 volumes from the Perseus Classics Collection at no cost. In addition to reading these volumes on a tablet device are powerful search feature(s), specifically with Greek or Latin. For example, when studying a word in a lexicon that has specific references/citations to the ancient world, you can mouse over the reference for the quick example of how that word is used - or select the passage to open the full resource in a separate window. In the example below, Homer is cited (Odyssey Book 21, 365). You can mouse over to see the reference in the first example. Or, you can select the passage in a new window and since the collection has both the Greek and English texts, you can view or syncronized scroll through the text side by side to get the context:
Davis' commentaries are especially valuable for his quotability and gift for uniquely conveying the gist of a passage. As with all commentaries, especially "popular" ones, take what you deem as meat and spit out the bones. I hear you with the "money pit" concern. Kindle books can be that way, too. The temptation to get over your skiis financially is there, especially with a program like Logos (insert Accordance and Olive Tree here, too). Even so, it's been an invaluable resource for me and my ministry over the last 20+ years. One thing that gets overlooked is you can start very inexpensively with Logos and build your library over time. They've really improved their free training offerings as well. Do with all that what you will.Everyone seems to rave about Dale R Davis' commentaries.
Logos looks like a money pit for someone like me though
you can literally start it for free
That's true. Not sure what's included. I was thinking more of the Fundamentals package for $49.95. That comes with a nice collection of resources for the money. Regardless, your point's well taken.
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Thanks for posting this. Neat thing that Logos does every month with free and greatly discounted books, more than a few of which this board would enjoy. Thanks again!Free Resources listed hereGet the Free Logos Bible Study Platform
The Logos Bible Study Platform helps you uncover wisdom in Scripture quickly and you can get started for free.
The Lexham Bible Dictionary alone is worth the price of admission (which is free). Faithlife study bible as well.
This month, some stuff like the Welwyn series are heavily discounted https://www.logos.com/free-book
But yes the fundamentals for 50 is a great deal. New Bible commentary which is the best single vol commentary and CSB study note. A lot of mileage for Sunday school teachers.
Very good point but let me challenge, how about something like e-Sword with which you can do the same thing with all the best classic commentaries entirely for free. (I know I know, it's not as polished or as Logos and far more limited.)
Sure, Logos does not have all that for free.
Did you know you can actually get the NICOT/NT for E-sword for like $300, the ACCS for $129, the IVPNT for $59, and the Preachers Commentary for $80?
I used e-Sword for a while a few years back, along with Logos and Bibleworks. It was and still is fine as far as it goes. e-Sword is limited, however, compared to Logos (and Accordance) on several fronts. Those limitations matter significantly for some, but are no big deal for others. But the fact it's a great value is evident, or the program wouldn't still be around after all these years. Hat tip to Rick Meyers. He's done a great service for the kingdom with and through e-Sword.
This question is for you or anyone else on the thread, concerning Dale Ralph Davis's redemptive-historical approach: I started a thread about this hermeneutical approach this morning, and would be interested to know if Mr. Davis, in his commentaries, takes a covenantal view of things via means of the historical-grammatical hermeneutic/ exemplary approach, in addition to his RH approach. If I have phrased that so as to make sense. I don't want to take up the thread with this, as it's sort of tangentially related to the OP, so just a brief reply if anyone can answer would be appreciated!
Thanks Rev. Duguid. I am more educating myself than worried.
I can see where some taking the RH approach could begin to take on dispensational thinking, as Rich pointed out. I'm interested in recognizing it and, if it falls into my place and station with friends and family to do so, to maybe speak a word and share a resource. In my experience, little theological foxes can creep in and rob folks of the richness of what we have in God's word, and can have spiritual consequences. And, I actually ordered a commentary by Mr. Davis yesterday! I'm looking forward to getting and using it.
I was an avid E-Sword user for a bit; even doing some modules for them. But in the "free" software game; theWord Bible software really takes the cake. It is much more closer to Logos than E-Sword; and it can be run from a flashdrive, and even on Linux through Wine. But, Esword is a good program and takes the cake on the sheer amount of resources. If you have the chance, check it out:
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