Readings in using Logos/Verbum

Week 1 – Basic introduction

Reading the Help file provides a basic framework for understanding further documentation. Do not expect to understand all the details. Do report any errors you find in this and other resources.

• Verbum (or Logos) Help

Week 2 – Biblical Entities

The most fundamental tagging of Biblical texts provides by Faithlife is the tagging of Biblical entities.

• Biblical People Dataset Documentation
• Biblical Places Dataset Documentation
• Biblical Things Dataset Documentation
• Biblical Events Dataset Documentation

Week 3 – More on Biblical People

These resource provide additional information on Biblical People or categorize them in useful ways.

• Biblical Referents Dataset Documentation
• Lists of Biblical People, Places, Things, and Events | Concentrate on those sections relevant to Biblical People

Week 4 – More on Biblical people continued

These resources provide visualizations related to Biblical people.

• Biblical People Diagrams Documentation
• Biblical People Visual Timelines | Limited to Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, and Paul
• Narrative Character Maps | Limited to Ruth, 1 Kings 1-2, Ezra, Job, Acts in two parts, 1 Samuel, Isaac, Abraham, Jesus before public ministry, Jesus public ministry, Jesus Passion week, and Jacob.

Week 5 – More on Biblical People continued

These resources include additional data in support of searches, primarily lable searches.

• Angels, Demons, and Deities: Dataset Documentation
• Prophets, Priests, Regents, and Judges: Dataset Documentation

It is also useful to familiarize yourself with the Bible dictionaries, especially those that emphasize the Biblical People. Examples:

Week 6 – More on Biblical Places

These resource provide additional information on Biblical Places or categorize them in useful ways.

• Lists of Biblical People, Places, Things, and Events | Concentrate on those sections relevant to Biblical Places

Week 7 – More on Biblical Things

These resource provide additional information on Biblical Things or categorize them in useful ways.

• Lists of Biblical People, Places, Things, and Events | Concentrate on those sections relevant to Biblical Things

Week 8 – More on Biblical Events

These resource provide additional information on Biblical Events or categorize them in useful ways.

• Lists of Biblical People, Places, Things, and Events | Concentrate on those sections relevant to Biblical Events