Using the Kindle for Bible Study

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Since posting about OSNOVA’s work on the use interface (UI) for Kindle-formatted bibles, we’ve seen some increasing activity on the site in regards to Bibles, religious apps, and best usages of religious apps on the Kindle, Nook, and other eReader devices. Certanely, the acquisition and use of eReaders and tablets is growing, and we would do well to chart and observe some means of using these devices similar to, and as an enhancement from, how we have used print books and smaller mobile devices for study and reflection. And as This Lamp’s review of the Kindle Touch 3G reveals, there is something to be gained from understanding the benefits and limitations of eInk devices, which are different from tablet computers.

The Biblical Learning Blog posted 25 ways in which the Kindle is useful for bible study. These are grouped, but certainly point to the wealth of content that can be found for Kindle devices. Here’s a snippet:

  • Bible Options: This search leads to various options to the traditional Bible, including a Bible in contemporary language, the Apologetics Study Bible, a complete Jewish Bible, the Jefferson Bible and much more.
  • Bible Study: This link leads to the Bible Study option at the Amazon Kindle Store. You can search for Bible study books by title, customer review or by price.
  • Bible Study Guides: Amazon makes a wide variety of Bible study guides available to many markets, from an equally wide variety of writers.
  • Bible Translations: Use the menu to the left of this search page to discover Biblical translations for a wide variety of Bibles.
    Christian Books: From fiction to theology and from how-to books to music, this search reveals thousands of books available to Kindle readers.

Read the rest of 25 Ways the Kindle is Useful for Bible Study at the Biblical Learning Blog.

Back in October, we talked about some of the effects that the Kindle opens up to those folks who might have previously considered electronic texts, or even those who have, but might have creative pursuits which better translate into that domain. Wisdom is the skillful application of knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 4:7). Let’s continue to collect wisdom in using all electronic texts by identifying both their strengths and weaknesses, and then making a concerted effort to esteem one another as the reading and publishing environment evolves.

View a listing of bibles and other religious apps for the Kindle and other mobile computing devices.

  • Wow. I must admit I am compelled with this blog. Who would have thought tech and, well, religion, can mash up together. Interesting.

    Anyway, I find it interesting to use the Kindle to read the Bible. I read the Bible, as in the real book for atleast 30 minutes a day. It’s a pocket one, and even though I am in the industry of laptop trade in, I still don’t think the gadgets of today can replace the Bible. It can complement yes, but still people of tomorrow should not rely on these tablets to replace the thousand-old Bible which remains relevant up to this day.

  • Wow. I must admit I am compelled with this blog. Who would have thought tech and, well, religion, can mash up together. Interesting.

    Anyway, I find it interesting to use the Kindle to read the Bible. I read the Bible, as in the real book for atleast 30 minutes a day. It’s a pocket one, and even though I am in the industry of laptop trade in, I still don’t think the gadgets of today can replace the Bible. It can complement yes, but still people of tomorrow should not rely on these tablets to replace the thousand-old Bible which remains relevant up to this day.