Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use BPBible with the NIV? NKJV? NLT?
Unfortunately, at this time none of these translations are available for BPBible, as the publishers have not given permission for their use. However, there are some modern translations available - for example, the ESV and NET.

Can I use my e-Sword modules in BPBible?
Currently this is not possible. However, there are plans to allow this.

Why don't Hebrew or Arabic display properly?
Currently, right-to-left langauges do not display properly due to the underlying technical implementation. (Bug report is at http://code.google.com/p/bpbible/issues/detail?id=23). Alternatives are currently being investigated.

Can I view the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books?
Currently this is not possible, but this functionality is being worked on.

Where Operating Systems does this run on?
BPBible will run on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X (in order of ease of installation - Mac OS X being the hardest). Details on how to run on different operating systems are here: http://code.google.com/p/bpbible/wiki/RunningBPBible

How do I create books for use in BPBible?
Follow the instructions here: http://crosswire.org/wiki/DevTools:Modules

Is there a mobile version? an iPod/iPhone version?
No. For java capable mobile phones, you could try GoBible (http://gobible.jolon.org/)

I have a question that isn't answered here.
Three things you can try:
1. Try searching on this website for it.
2. Look at the SWORD FAQ (http://crosswire.org/index.jsp?section=FAQ)
3. Post a message on the forums.