The Logos Bible Software Blog
The following post explaining the origin of the Elohim is adapted from Dr. Michael Heiser’s The Unseen Realm.
We all have watershed moments in life, critical turning points where, from that moment on, nothing will ever be the same. One such moment in my own life came when I rediscovered the word elohim.
Through October 23 at noon, you can get one of the most important theological works of the twentieth century for a fraction of the regular price. As part of our Pastor Appreciation Month sale, we’re bringing the price of this 31-volume collection down to just $74.99. That’s $225 off the regular price.
This discount is available one week only! Pick up this classic while the offer lasts.
This month only you can get three volumes from one of the most celebrated works of modern biblical scholarship for less than the price of a latte. That’s nearly 97% off the regular price. Get all three now.
And after you get all three, be sure to pick up the complete Anchor Yale Bible (88 vols.). It’s 50% off, but you’ll save even more thanks to Dynamic Pricing! Picking up these three volumes for under $5 is the best way to maximize your savings on the complete collection.
Last week’s post answered a user’s question on how to find hymns based on a Scripture reference. Today, using a feature called field searching, we’ll locate hymns written by a specific author, with a desired title, or containing certain words.
If you’re looking for a hymn, give this a go:
Jonathan Edwards may be the greatest and most important theologian America has produced. His depth and breadth of knowledge across multiple disciplines, including the natural sciences and philosophy, would be impressive for a pastor working today. Edwards, however, didn’t have the luxury of having Bible software at his fingertips: he pastored a rural church and worked on the mission field in eighteenth century Massachusetts, reading everything he could get his hands on.
Your songs teach theology. Your prayers teach how to pray. Your church calendar teaches what to prioritize.
Everything teaches—even the little things.
The Bible is mysterious, surprising—and often deeply misunderstood. There are many passages in Scripture that communicate important ideas and events clearly and simply, transcending differences in language and context. But there are also many passages that are downright perplexing, unusual, or weird. Studying these challenging parts of the Bible requires us to connect to the context of the biblical writers.
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Just in time to plan your Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas services: Get Logos 7 before Oct. 31 to unlock three free months of Proclaim church presentation software, along with 14,000-plus pieces of media, free. You’ll automatically add song lyrics, greet visitors with beautiful welcome slides, and enhance your services. After all, it’s Pastor Appreciation Month!
You’ll save more than half off the regular price (51%!) on all 88 volumes of The Anchor Yale Bible through October 31. But that’s not the only reason it’s a perfect time to add this collection to your Logos library. Here are four more.
On Sale This Month: The Analytical Bible Expositor
October’s monthly sale offers you a number of bargains, including the ever-popular 27-volume Analytical Bible Expositor series.
Through October 31, you’ll save 34% ($165.02) on John G. Butler’s chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse commentary. Obviously that’s a considerable savings, and hard to pass up. But what’s different about this series? Why is it so highly rated?
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