Verbum/Logos Digital Bible Reader Review

I'm in a weekly Bible study on Friday mornings and use Verbum on my iPad. I sometimes get asked what software use. I wrote this as a resource to share with others interested in a digital bible reader.

I have used Kindle versions and the Olive Tree Bible software, but like Verbum for how it has integrated links to other verses in the Bible and other resources.

Verbum is a Catholic version of the Logos Bible Reader. The Verbum version comes with some additional free Catholic books that the Logos software does not include. The app is a free download and is available in the Apple and Google Play stores. You can also use it online at app.logos.com. 

Like most digital books, Verbum allows you to highlight in multiple colors, take notes, and increase your text size. All your highlights and notes sync between multiple devices (website, iPhone, iPad, etc.)

My favorite feature is that the references to other verses and resources are hyperlinked. You can buy additional titles that all cross-reference each other. I've listed a few of my favorites below.

iPad screenshot showing the split-screen view of the RSCVE
on the left and study guide on the right with a link to the CCC.

For our Friday bible study, we use the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, and for Verbum, you have to buy both the RSVCE Bible and study guides separately. The study guide references the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which is available to read in one easy click.

Here are some of the titles I have bought that I recommend:

• The Ignatius Bible: Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition (RSVCE) This is the Catholic edition of the Bible that is most often used for Bible studies.
• Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: The New Testament This is the study guide to the RSVCE which is also available in a 6 volume Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Collection which includes some of the Old Testament Study Guides
• Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) You can also buy a 9 volume bundle which includes the RSVCE, CCC, Vatican Documents and others)
• New American Bible, rev. ed. (NABRE) This is the Catholic edition of the Bible that is used for Mass readings.
• Catholic Study Bible, 2nd ed. This is a study resource to accompany the NABRE.

Many other titles are available for purchase, including other church documents, many of Scott Hahn's books and saints such as  St. Augustine.