Software:Logos Bible Software

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Logos Bible Study Platform
Logos Bible Software 6 running on Windows
Developer(s)Faithlife Corporation
Initial release1992;
34 years ago (1992)
Written inC#, C++[1]
Operating system
Type
Websitewww.logos.com

Logos Bible Software is a digital library application developed by Faithlife Corporation. It is designed for electronic Bible study. In addition to basic eBook functionality, it includes extensive resource linking, note-taking functionality and linguistic analysis for study of the Bible - both in translation and in its original languages.

Faithlife, LLC
FormerlyLogos Research Systems, Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustryComputer software
Founded1992; 34 years ago (1992)
Founder
  • Bob Pritchett
  • Dale Pritchett
  • Kiernon Reiniger
Headquarters
Bellingham, Washington
,
United States
ProductsLogos Bible Software
Number of employees
320 (2016)[2]
Websitefaithlife.com/about

Faithlife Corporation publishes and produces the Logos Bible Software, but also publishes tools and resources under a number of other brands, and partners with more than 500 publishers to offer over 120,000 Christian ebooks available to users of its software.

History

Founded in 1992 as Logos Research Systems, Inc., when two Microsoft employees, Bob Pritchett and Kiernon Reiniger, along with Bob’s father, Dale Pritchett quit their jobs to develop Christian software.[3][4] Their first product was called Logos Bible Software for Microsoft Windows. For nearly 20 years this was the company's only major product, but more recently they have diversified into a number of other products and services. In October 2014, to reflect this change, the company was rebranded as Faithlife Corporation.[5] In October 2022, the company announced they are refining their strategic direction, exiting church management functionality and other parts of Faithlife Equip, and instead focus on Bible study tools, content delivery, and digital discipleship.[6] The current CEO of Faithlife is Bill McCarthy.[7] Faithlife is a portfolio company of Cove Hill Partners.[8]

Windows and Macintosh versions

Logos Bible Software was launched in 1992 by two Microsoft employees, Bob Pritchett and Kiernon Reiniger, along with Bob's father, Dale Pritchett. The three quit their jobs to develop Christian software.[9] After acquiring data from the CDWordLibrary project at Dallas Theological Seminary (an earlier Bible software package for use on Windows 2), Logos released an updated version called the Logos Library System platform in 1995.[10]

Logos Bible Software for Windows, v1.6

Mobile versions

An iPhone app was released alongside Logos 4 in November 2009.[11]

An Android app was released in 2012. The initial release allowed little more than the reading of Logos books, so version 2.0 followed quickly in August 2012, which added notes, highlighting, reading plans, Bible Word Study, the Passage Guide and a split-screen view. This brought much closer parity with the iOS app.[12]

Rebranded versions

Faithlife Corporation has also produced rebranded versions of Logos Bible Software with almost identical functionality. Verbum Catholic Software is aimed at Roman Catholics (and adds databases of Catholic topics and Saints, and more data from the Deuterocanonical Books). From 2014 to 2020, Faithlife produced Noet, which focused on scholarly work in the humanities, particularly the classics and philosophy.[13]

Faithlife also publishes a Year-End Song and Sermon Report which ranks the most popular christian songs and sermons of the year.[14]

Reception

It has been noted for being user-friendly,[15] having the largest number of resources for software of its type,[16][17] and offering unique tools and datasets not found in other products.[18] It has also received some criticism for its high cost[19] and lack of speed when compared with other Bible software packages.[17]

Publishing and imprints

Logos operates several publishing imprints and digital media outlets designed to complement its software ecosystem. These brands focus on biblical scholarship, original research, and instructional content for both laypeople and clergy.

Word by Word

Originally launched in 2004 as the Logos blog, Word by Word is the official blog and digital publication of Logos.[20] It is currently led by managing editor Kirk E. Miller. It serves as a primary hub for articles on biblical studies, theology, practical ministry, and Bible study and features contributions from notable scholars, authors, and ministry leaders.

What in the Word?

Launched as both a video series and a podcast, What in the Word? is hosted by Kirk E. Miller.[21] The program features interviews with theologians and biblical scholars to provide expert guidance on interpreting difficult or "strange" passages of Scripture. The show is distributed across platforms including YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, emphasizing the application of scholarship to challenging biblical texts.

Logos Live

Logos Live is a cross-denominational interview program produced by Logos.[22] The show features a rotating group of hosts from the Logos team, including Kirk E. Miller, who interview prominent authors, pastors, and church leaders. The program has a broad purpose of helping viewers deepen their understanding of Scripture.

Lexham Press

Lexham Press was the in-house publishing imprint of Faithlife, LLC that specialized in books that draw from the Christian tradition and the global church to provide resources for pastors, scholars, parents, and students of the Bible. On September 23, 2025, Baker Publishing Group bought Lexham Press.[23]

References

  1. ↑ Grainger, Bradley (2 November 2009). "Hiatus". https://faithlife.codes/blog/2009/11/hiatus/. 
  2. ↑ Gallagher, Dave (January 5, 2016). "Bellingham's Faithlife cuts staff as it shifts gears". https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article53186915.html. Retrieved 9 August 2019. 
  3. ↑ "Interviews: Bob Pritchett, president of Logos Bible Software". Bible Software Review. Archived from the original on 2015-01-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20150103014824/http://www.bsreview.org/index.php?modulo=Interviews&id=9. 
  4. ↑ "High-Tech Survivors". Whatcom County Business Pulse. June 2003. https://www.logos.com/press/clippings/businesspulse06-2003. 
  5. ↑ "Logos Bible Software rebrands as Faithlife". October 7, 2014. https://www.logos.com/press/releases/Logos-Bible-Software-rebrands-as-Faithlife-acquires-Beacon-Ads. 
  6. ↑ "Updates to Faithlife’s Strategic Direction". https://blog.faithlife.com/faithlife-strategic-direction-moving-forward/. 
  7. ↑ "Introduction: Bill McCarthy, CEO at Logos". https://community.logos.com/forums/t/221746.aspx. 
  8. ↑ "Cove Hill Partners: Logos". https://www.covehillpartners.com/portfolio/logos/. 
  9. ↑ "High-tech survivors". Whatcom County Business Pulse. http://www.businesspulse.com/businesspulse/bp2003/june/0603bpfshightech.html. 
  10. ↑ Harris, III, W Hall (February 6, 2008). "Bible Software History 101". http://blogs.bible.org/netbible/w._hall_harris_iii/bible_software_history_101. 
  11. ↑ Luoma, TJ (5 November 2009). "Logos brings free Bible study tools to the iPhone". https://www.engadget.com/2009-11-05-logos-brings-free-bible-study-tools-to-the-iphone.html. 
  12. ↑ "Logos Brings More Parity Between Android and iOS Bible Apps". August 2012. http://www.ccmag.com/2012_08/ccmag2012_08kevin.pdf. 
  13. ↑ Gallagher, Dave (25 December 2014). "Bellingham's Faithlife introduces new product for scholarly research". https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article22265934.html. 
  14. ↑ Jackson, Jesse T.. "Creators of Logos Bible Software Release Data Revealing Top Worship Song for 2021". Church Leaders. https://churchleaders.com/news/420978-creators-of-logos-bible-software-release-data-revealing-top-worship-song-for-2021.html. 
  15. ↑ Barrett, Charles M. (April 2013). "Logos Bible Software 5" (PDF). Themelios (The Gospel Coalition) 38 (1): 84. https://tgc-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/themelios/Themelios38.1.pdf#page=86. 
  16. ↑ Challies, Tim (Fall 2006). "Logos Bible Software 3". The Journal of Modern Ministry. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Tabb, Brian J. (April 2014). "Logos Bible Software 5 Platinum" (PDF). Themelios (The Gospel Coalition) 39 (1): 82. https://tgc-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/themelios/Themelios39.1.pdf#page=84. 
  18. ↑ Parker, David (July 2003). "Logos Bible Software Series X". Evangelical Review of Theology. 
  19. ↑ Naselli, Andrew David (April 2014). "Baker Academic Biblical Studies Bundle" (PDF). Themelios (The Gospel Coalition) 39 (1): 80. https://tgc-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/themelios/Themelios39.1.pdf#page=82. 
  20. ↑ "Word by Word: The Logos Blog". Logos Bible Software. https://www.logos.com/grow/. 
  21. ↑ "What in the Word?". Logos Bible Software. https://www.logos.com/grow/what-in-the-word/. 
  22. ↑ "Logos Live". Logos Bible Software. https://www.logos.com/grow/live/. 
  23. ↑ https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/pages/baker-publishing-group-acquires-lexham-press-strengthening-partnership-in-christian-publishing

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