# Anselm: Bible Research & Study — Seminary-Level Scholarship

> AI-powered biblical research platform with a unique English Bible translation. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Miller.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anselm-bible-research-and-study/id6759992854 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829533940)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 130 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anselm-bible-research-and-study/id6759992854/reviews.md

## What is Anselm?

The Anselm Project is a mobile theological research platform built for serious Bible study. Read a study-grade English Bible — narrated, with full interlinear Hebrew and Greek — generate in-depth biblical analysis, explore a community verse commentary, and, for pastors, prepare sermons, weddings, and funerals. All from your phone, much of it offline.


THE ANSELM PROJECT BIBLE

A new English translation produced by an AI translation committee using a four-stage pipeline — with no contextual hints, no prior knowledge of the source text, and no access to existing translations. The Hebrew or Greek behind every word is one tap away.

- Read the finished Anselm Project Bible text, with pericope headings marking each logical passage
- Toggle full interlinear Hebrew and Greek with morphology tags on every word
- Tap any original-language word to see its frequency and every occurrence across the entire Bible
- Cross-references and parallel passages surfaced verse by verse
- Listen to the narrated Bible with live word-by-word highlighting — English audio, plus Hebrew and Greek source audio
- Full offline search and reading across the entire Bible
- Biblical Atlas of places, maps, and geography


GENERATE BIBLICAL ANALYSIS

Enter any Bible reference, character name, or theological question and choose your study type. Reports generate asynchronously — leave the app and they keep working — and are stored permanently.

- Devotional — Personal reflection and spiritual application
- Teaching — Sermon-ready exegesis with homiletical structure
- Scholarly — Academic analysis with original-language work
- Character Study — Biography, relationships, and typology of a biblical figure
- Biblical Topic — Trace a theme across the entire Canon
- Apologetics — Examine a question across schools of thought
- The Synod — An AI scholar panel debates your question. Watch the deliberation unfold live, turn by turn, or read the finished verdict


VERSE COMMENTARY

A growing library of answered questions tied to specific verses.

- Browse real questions and answers verse by verse
- Filter by book of the Bible
- Available offline


FOR PASTORS — PULPIT TOOLS

Sign-in with pulpit access unlocks a full preaching workspace.

- Sermon Prep — structured exegesis, generated prayers, hymn selection from your own hymnal, and an optional narrated audio version to help you prepare
- Weddings — build a custom ceremony and walk through it with speaker notes
- Funerals — generate a complete order of service from a family intake
- Music — search and organize your church's hymnal, with historical notes on each hymn


BLOG & UPDATES

Read long-form articles and the latest project updates, available offline.


REFERRAL SYSTEM

Share any report via link. Earn credits when new users sign up through your link.


SUBSCRIPTIONS

Membership is an auto-renewable monthly subscription:
- Basic — 30 credits per month
- Scholar — 60 credits per month
- Fellow — 100 credits per month

Prices are shown in the app and charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.anselm-project.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.anselm-project.com/privacy

## Key features

- AI-powered biblical analysis
- Study-grade English Bible translation
- AI-narrated audio lectures
- Interlinear Hebrew and Greek with morphology
- Offline Bible search
- Critical reading and counter-perspectives

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $19.99 | per month |
| Scholar | $34.99 | per month |
| Fellow | $49.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $34.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Anselm

### What is the Anselm Bible translation methodology?

The Anselm Project Bible is a new English translation produced by an AI-translation committee using a four-stage pipeline. Every translation decision is fully visible to the reader, with no contextual hints or reliance on existing translations.

### What types of biblical analysis can Anselm generate?

Anselm can generate Devotional, Teaching, Scholarly, Character Study, Biblical Topic, Apologetics, and The Synod analysis reports. These reports are stored permanently and generated asynchronously.

### Can I listen to the analysis reports as audio lectures?

Yes, you can turn any Devotional, Teaching, or Scholarly report into an AI-narrated audio lecture. The audio player offers seek, skip, and variable playback speed, with on-demand transcripts and a mini-player.

### Does Anselm offer offline access to the Bible?

Yes, Anselm provides full offline search across the entire Bible. You can also read the Bible translation and access interlinear Hebrew and Greek with morphology tags offline.

### How does Anselm handle critical perspectives on its analysis?

Anselm includes a 'Critical Reading' feature that examines any report's methodology, surfaces counter-perspectives, and adds critical annotations. This allows users to push back on their own conclusions.

### Is Anselm available on multiple devices?

Anselm is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be a mobile theological research platform.

### How often is Anselm updated?

The latest version of Anselm is 1.1, and it was last updated on March 19, 2026. This indicates a recent update for the application.

### What is the user sentiment for Anselm?

Anselm has a high rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, suggesting very positive user sentiment among its current users.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-06-27

Version 2.0 is the biggest update yet — a ground-up redesign and a stack of new ways to study.

NEW — A refreshed, editorial look
A calmer, more readable design throughout, with four typographic themes (light and dark) and a serif reading experience built for Scripture.

NEW — Listen to the Bible
The reader now narrates aloud with live word-by-word highlighting — English audio plus the original Hebrew and Greek.

NEW — Verse Commentary
Browse a growing library of real questions and answers tied to specific verses. Filter by book, and read it offline.

NEW — Pulpit Tools for pastors
Sign in with pulpit access to prepare sermons (with prayers, hymn selection, and an optional narrated audio version), build wedding ceremonies, and generate funeral services — all from your phone.

NEW — The Synod goes live
Watch an AI scholar panel deliberate your question turn by turn, in real time, or read the finished verdict.

NEW — Biblical Atlas, Blog & more
Explore places and maps from Scripture, read long-form articles and project updates, and do more offline than ever — reading, search, and your studies travel with you.

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes throughout.

### 1.1 — 2026-03-19

Version 1.1

- Voice Lectures — Generate AI-narrated audio lectures from any Devotional, Teaching, or Scholarly report. Includes full playback controls, variable speed, transcript toggle, and a mini-player that stays active while you browse.
- Critical Reading — A post-generation analysis that annotates any Devotional, Teaching, or Scholarly report with counter-perspectives and critical commentary.
- Redesigned Home Screen — New dashboard with quick access to the Bible, reports, audio, and your archive.
- Anselm Project Bible improvements — Continued refinements to the APB translation and interlinear display.
- UI and UX improvements throughout.
- Bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-17

No release notes.

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