Logos and obsidian for Bible study

[Sidianob]

How are you using Logos (or accordance, or any other bible study software)? How are you using both Logos and Obsidian. I’ve used Obsidian for a while, but there are some features of Logos for Bible study that I really like and I’d like to learn to use it.

[tryonk]

I use Olive Tree Bible Study heavily (just joined the beta group on Reddit), and I’m curious about this as well. Just installed the BookFusion plugin, which looks very cool. Anything with DRM is going to be a pain, but there may be at least workarounds.

I also stumbled on this post, which may be of interest:

Bible Study in Obsidian Kit (including the Bible in Markdown)

This starter kit is designed to get you hands on with using Scripture in a connected way in your personal notes. It comes with the Bible in markdown, formatted to get you engaging with Scripture straight away. I am considering turning the kit into a course. If that sounds interesting to you, let me know through this short form. Try out the kit on Obsidian Publish. Download the Bible Study in Obsidian Kit (2.0 MB) Version 2 includes: …

[Ronni]

I use Logos for its rich resource and research capabilities. I use Obsidian for ALL of my bible study and literature notes. Both programs are open side by side when I’m studying. My preference for study is to concentrate on pericopes, so in Obsidian I will place the pertinent verses in a note and then add any comments or links to it. I played around with various setups in Obsidian, e.g., the Bible Study in Obsidian Kit, for over a year. I don’t need the whole bible in Obsidian since I have access to multiple translations in Logos. In any case, I was spending more time trying to find the right setup than I was studying. I am very satisfied with my current setup now.

[tryonk]

How do you all find Logos vs other apps (I use Olive Tree). It seems to be aimed at a more professional/academic audience and is more expensive. Is that accurate?

[Sidianob]

I have only limited experience with other apps. I find that it does have a professional/academic/poweruser/kitchen-sink feel to it. The cost is highly variable: there is a free version (Get Started with Logos), while the paid versions range from $50.00 to $8,000.00

[AlanG]

You’ll probably find more useful comments on the Logos forum.

My brother is the Chief Architect at Logos, and he’s mentioned to me before about various Obsidian discussions there.

[DJP]

I use logos each week for preps, etc. E-sword is good, free software that is faster to load for quick searches, etc. There are free resources available and also paid (which are often much less expensive than other e-books). Each serves a different purpose.