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
• This is reflected in the guide Biblical People
• Biblical Places Dataset Documentation
• This is reflected in the guide Biblical Places
• Biblical Things Dataset Documentation
• This is reflected in the guide Biblical Things
• Biblical Events Dataset Documentation
• This is reflected in the guide Biblical Events

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
• Supporting resource: Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible
• Prophets, Priests, Regents, and Judges: Dataset Documentation

A workflow for studying Biblical People is available:

• Biblical Person Study

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

• All the People in the Bible: An A–Z Guide to the Saints, Scoundrels, and Other Characters in Scripture
• The Exhaustive Dictionary of Bible Names
• The Ultimate Who’s Who in the Bible
• Who’s Who in the Jewish Bible
• Free online dictionary from Abarim Publications meaning of Hebrew Biblical Names

Week 6 – More on Biblical Places

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

• Atlas Maps: Dataset Documentation | Logos 6 Maps (Vols. 1–3): Dataset Documentation
• Biblical Places Maps
• Before and After: Biblical Sites
• Lists of Biblical People, Places, Things, and Events | Concentrate on those sections relevant to Biblical Places

Week 7 – More on Biblical Places continued

A workflow for studying Biblical Places is available:

• Biblical Place Study

It is also important to be familiar with the atlas resources in your library. They fall into four categories:

Week 8 – More on Biblical Things

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

• All the Altars in the Bible | This support label searches on altars.
• Artifacts from the British Museum: Dataset Documentation | Media illustrating artifacts similar to those mentioned in scripture
• Lists of Biblical People, Places, Things, and Events | Concentrate on those sections relevant to Biblical Things

Week 9 – 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