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Catena: Bible & Commentaries

Catena: Bible & Commentaries

by David Salib

4.9K ratings
450 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 5, 2017
  • January 14, 2023

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Access scripture with verse-by-verse commentary from early Christian theologians. Gain insights into the roots of authentic faith and apply God's word to your spiritual life. This resource offers authoritative guidance for interpreting scripture and understanding the early church.

โœ“Verse-by-verse commentary
โœ“Insights from church fathers
โœ“Early Christian theologian perspectives
โœ“Scripture interpretation guidance
โœ“Spiritual life application
โœ“Understanding the early church
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Catena. Based on 4.9K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿ™Thank you for your hard work
  • ๐Ÿ‘Helpful commentaries and insights
  • ๐Ÿ”Great for Bible study and learning
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธUseful daily quotes from Church Fathers
  • ๐ŸงญEasy to navigate and use
  • ๐ŸŒDiverse perspectives from different traditions

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›Occasional bugs and crashes
  • ๐Ÿ”Missing some commentaries or translations
  • ๐Ÿ”ŒOffline functionality could be improved
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What's New in Catena

5.5.1

January 14, 2023

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Protestant here, and l love this

I use this more than any other bible app. I love the wisdom from the fathers. Incredible!
@vivi005@vivi005

A Wonderful Resource

I am very grateful for this collection of Orthodox readings and guidance of the church fathers. It has some immensely useful features like organizing commentaries of the church fathers by your own topics and headings. The way it tracks and organizes reading plans is also remarkably frictionless and easy to employ.
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HoontoonsHoontoons

Depth of content

Well organized app. I love the depth of content. Especially commentary by the saints. Thank you!
ChadlwChadlw

Improvements

With the NKJV translation there have quite frequently been periods of misspelling. Iโ€™m sure it nothing AI canโ€™t help you guys scan and fix.
Fr๏ฟผ3doFr๏ฟผ3do

LOVE THIS APP

I really like the features of this app especially the fact that I can switch the languages. One suggestion I have is to enable the audible features in it. This would really make it a game changes for hearing impairs persons. Thank you & God bless!
NadiaCocoNadiaCoco
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Verse navigation sometimes gets stuck

Bug

Difficulty accessing certain Bible versions

Bug

Occasional freezing or white screen issues

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more Bible translations

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Improve sharing and note-taking features

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Include Orthodox lectionary and liturgical calendar

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Provide source links for commentaries

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FAQ

What is Catena?

Catena is a free reference app that provides the Bible with verse-by-verse commentary from early Christian theologians, offering insights into scripture from the original church perspective.

Who are the Church Fathers featured in Catena?

Catena features commentaries from early Christian theologians whose faith is the basis for all Christians, offering perspectives from the original Church. These commentaries speak to a deeper experience in the roots of authentic faith.

Is Catena available on multiple devices?

Yes, Catena is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible for users across various Apple devices.

How often is Catena updated?

The latest version of Catena is 5.5.1, and it was last updated on January 14, 2023. This indicates a consistent effort to maintain and improve the application.

What do users like most about Catena?

User reviews highlight helpful commentaries and insights, its usefulness for Bible study and learning, easy navigation, and diverse perspectives from different traditions. Many users express gratitude for the hard work put into the app.

Are there any reported issues with Catena?

Some users have reported occasional bugs and crashes. There are also mentions of missing some commentaries or translations, and a desire for improved offline functionality.

What is the age rating for Catena?

Catena has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in biblical study and commentary.

Does Catena have ads?

No, Catena does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads to its users.