I’ve spoken about all of these on my blog before, but to sum up: there are three I would focus on:
1) Bibleworks 9 – simply the best for textual analysis, work with the original languages and such like. This is essential. I have had a few – for me – fairly major insights using the search functions this offers. It has helped that I added on a number of lexicons and the DSS.
2) Logos 5 – simply the best for secondary material, dictionaries, commentaries and such like. It can also manage original language analysis. I have Philo, the Word Commentary series, the Anchor Bible Dictionary and much more besides. There is nothing like looking up material in secondary resources with this gem.
3) For word-processing, I have used Notabene, together with a bibliography I inherited from Max Turner, my supervisor, who inherited his, I believe, from Charlie Moule. Tom Wright and Mark Nanos are two scholars who also use this software. I can’t tell you how much time I have saved with the features this software has in place.
* I’ve added links on my sidebar to their respective webpages.
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I've been dreaming of affording Logos gold for decades....
Have you tried Accordance or Scrivener?
A hearty AMEN
A hearty AMEN
To 1: Amen
To 2+3: Amen,amen
I gave a trial version of Nota Bene a shot after you mentioned it to me years back when you were writing your PhD. I couldn't get the hang of it so I let it fall by the wayside, never to think about it again.
BibleWorks and Logos on the other hand are fantastic and I make regular use of each, although I've been using Accordance more than BibleWorks these days.
Sadly, all I can afford is Esword. Works well for me.
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