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Catena: Bible & Commentaries

Catena: Bible & Commentaries

by David Salib

5K ratings
464 reviews
📚 Education
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 5, 2017
  • January 14, 2023

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David Salib
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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.

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

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

Positive things

  • 🙏Thank you for your hard work
  • 👍Helpful commentaries and insights
  • 🔍Great for Bible study and learning
  • 🕰️Useful daily quotes from Church Fathers
  • 🧭Easy to navigate and use
  • 🌍Diverse perspectives from different traditions

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍Missing some commentaries or translations
  • 🔌Offline functionality could be improved
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What's New in Catena

5.5.1

January 14, 2023

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User reviews

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Best bible reader

Great app that have everything that could be asked for and very stable. I love all the references. Highly recommended.
H BesharaH Beshara

Amazing. The best

Refer it to every Christian. We all read commentaries largely printed widely distributed but it doesn't have to be this way. Catena give a you the titans of the faith to accompany you.
townRadtownRad

Useful and a great companion

I recommend especially these days
KralahomieKralahomie

Awesome

This is a fantastic app one of my favorites. Such a plethora of information from the church fathers it is truly a blessing. Praise be to God.
TommieclearlightTommieclearlight

Love the quote of the day

This is a very good easy to use app, the quote of the day from the saints is always encouraging.
DippinDomDippinDom
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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.