Bible Max for Windows

By BibleMaximum
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Key Details of Bible Max

Study 146 Bibles with references, commentaries, and maps.
Last updated on May 23, 2011
There have been 3 updates
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Editors' Review

Download.com staffMay 23, 2011

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.

What's new in version 2.6

Version 2.6 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Bible Max for Windows

By BibleMaximum
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 23, 2011

Latest update: May 23, 2011

Version: 2.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows Vista
Windows Server
Windows NT
Windows 2003
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows 7

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 103,909

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

4.1/5

49 User Votes

Very good.
Russ1961October 15, 2012
Pros
Has everything I need for a good Bible study
Cons
Can't think of any
Summary
very useful
cinbwarJanuary 25, 2011
Pros
very useful
Cons
none that I can see
Summary
Great Bible reader for mostly public domain versions
hack5of7October 3, 2010
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.
Eric_OdunlamiJuly 20, 2010
Pros
Is concise and the layout is not too cluttered.
Cons
Lacks something in appealling graphics.
Summary
its a great biblestudy tool. it keeps you informed.
cardemmMarch 28, 2010
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.
Bible Max is very helpful to Me!
frank71465February 17, 2010
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.
Lots of help to me.
jdmoon49December 27, 2009
Pros
Has more than enough info to study my Bible.
Cons
nothing wrong with it.
Summary
very basic operation
geoffreywarnerJune 5, 2009
Pros
works ok but in a limited way
Cons
not what i was expecting
Summary
i would not pay for it
useful & serviceable
JackMaguireMay 27, 2009
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
Unable to download extra Versions.
TesselaarMay 25, 2009
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.

Developer's Description

By BibleMaximum

Study 146 Bibles with references, commentaries, and maps.

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.