CNET Editors' review
Within Bible Max, you can find several Bible translations, commentaries, devotionals, references (including maps), and more. We found working within Bible Max to be fairly intuitive. A very nice feature is its daily devotional.
Bible Max has lots to offer, but it does have a few drawbacks. For example, although it touts itself as free (even includes a seal that reads: "Bible Software Should Be Free"), many users will find they need to purchase a CD or two or three for additional Bible translations and commentaries and more (although to be fair, some are available as a free download), particularly those users who need a translation other than the default or the handful of downloadable versions. And although the Bible Max Help and Tutorial menus are fairly comprehensive, its FAQs are quite sparse. Also, its download center is cluttered with ads, ads, and more ads.
The bottom line is that Bible Max offers much but is not a one-stop shop for all things Bible and Bible commentary. For example, users who want to consult the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible will need to go elsewhere as this translation and many more are not available within Bible Max, even as a CD. And although Bible Max makes available lots of commentaries and other tools, it does not make available all or even most. Bible Max is a good start, but it should probably not be the only tool relied upon for Bible study.
Publisher's Description
From BibleMaximum:
Bible Max has over 250000 references, 100000 commentaries, 146 Books, and vast numbers of maps and pictures. A tool that uses an artificial intelligence search engine, multi-search modes, verse and topics guides, and live maps. Create sermons, record custom verse lists and unlimited bookmarks. Export verses, maps, and resources to Microsoft Word or to e-mail.
What's new in this version: Version 2.6 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"very useful"
Version: Bible Max 2.4
Pros
very useful
Cons
none that I can see
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"Great Bible reader for mostly public domain versions"
Version: Bible Max 2.4
Pros
Works with Windows 7, not buggy, easy & intuitive interface.
Cons
BibleMax is great but only has available Bible versions I normally wouldn't use. Was hoping for NIV, NASB, RSV, or NRSV: no luck. The $3 CD option includes KJV2000.
Summary
BibleMax works great! It's the best Bible program out there that I've seen that actually WORKS with a Windows 7 64-bit computer. And it's free. Tried a different program first (BiblePro) which crashed every time. Biblemax has three main windows: the Scripture verses, a commentary pane, and a references pane, all well laid out. Fast and intuitive interface. Pleasure to use.
You can choose from several Bible versions and several commentaries. Most are public domain versions that are 100+ years old. Also numerous reference books and devotional books that I'd be unlikely to look at. There's an ad when you boot up the program mentioning you can get a CD from them with many more versions for free but $2.99 shipping. Seems reasonable to me. However I would prefer NIV, RSV, NRSV, NASB, or ESV - none available. Mostly old-time public domain translations, but they do have KJV2000 on the CD so I may get it. CD has 24 additional commentaries, 15 reference books (dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.), and lots of devotional books. I'm still looking for a NIV version; there's got to be some brand out there that has it for a Windows 7 machine, whatever the cost. Until then this will do.
If you're OK with KJV and various other (mostly) older translations, some great Bible tools, in a snappy interface that works great, then this program is for you. As I was writing this review I think I've decided to get the additional CD so I can have the KJV2000 translation. Was hoping for a NIV but since it's not available I'll see how I like this one! -
"Up to date, and doesn't seem to have any glitches."
Version: Bible Max 2.1
Pros
Is concise and the layout is not too cluttered.
Cons
Lacks something in appealling graphics.
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"its a great biblestudy tool. it keeps you informed."
Version: Bible Max 1.9.7
Pros
its great when your studying a subject orjust doing research it comes really in handy from not going to lug bible after bible to cross referance.
Cons
i dont understand?
Summary
i still want more detail on the holy land today and see where iam studying from it would be nice there and to see where he walked since alot of us have never been there and don't have funds to travel there.
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"Bible Max is very helpful to Me!"
Version: Bible Max 1.9.6
Pros
It gives us a centralized and in-depth study of God's Word and very helpful in preparing Sermons and Teaching Materials!
Cons
Support applications and related materials should not be difficult to obtain and be made available in downloads.
Summary
It gives us a centralized and in-depth study of God's Word and very helpful in preparing Sermons and Teaching Materials! But Support applications and related materials should not be difficult to obtain and be made available in downloads.
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"Lots of help to me."
Version: Bible Max 1.9.5
Pros
Has more than enough info to study my Bible.
Cons
nothing wrong with it.
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"Pay Attention to Editor's Comments"
Version: Bible Max 1.7
Pros
Looks to be a decent browser of the Bible -- if you only need one or two versions of the Bible.
Cons
As the CNet editor says, you don't get many Bible versions. I'll add: you'll pay, and pay, and pay for all the features it promotes itself as having.
Summary
This program seems to be designed -- or, at least, marketed -- by the same person or people responsible for Bible Pro (http://download.cnet.com/Bible-Pro/3000-2135_4-10004574.html?tag=mncol).
In short, in order to get more English versions, you'll end up paying a high shipping/handling fee ($8.95) and, if you want to download the "free CD", you'll end up paying another $5.00 just for the privilege of being able to download it.
The "free-ness" here is for barely anything, in other words. For usefulness, it's not free at all.
The CNet editor mentions being able to download some versions of the Bible -- well, yeah, if you speak lots of other languages, those freely downloadable versions might be of some use. -
"very basic operation"
Version: Bible Max 1.4.6
Pros
works ok but in a limited way
Cons
not what i was expecting
Summary
i would not pay for it
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"useful & serviceable"
Version: Bible Max 1.4.5
Pros
ease of use and quick searching facility
Cons
lack oif modern translations, e.g. NIV, Phillips, The Message - also Moffat would be useful.
Summary
see above
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"Unable to download extra Versions."
Version: Bible Max 1.4.4
Pros
Great for translations.
Cons
It needs a pronouncing audio.
Summary
If my system worked maybe I would have a higher opinion of the product.
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