Decanon
Every book, deconstructed.
About
This app offers a scholarly analysis of the Protestant Bible, breaking down each book into sections with academic annotations. It focuses on critical biblical scholarship, addressing historical, ethical, and textual issues rather than devotional reading.
What's New in Decanon
1.0.3
August 1, 2026
If Decanon has been useful to you, this version will occasionally ask what you think — once, at a natural moment, never nagging. That's it. Everything else is the same 66 books, same citations, same dark reading room.
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$9.99
Full Access
Unlock all 66 books. One-time purchase!
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FAQ
What is Decanon?
Decanon is a reference app that provides a scholarly, critical study of all 66 books of the Protestant Bible. It breaks down each book into sections with annotations based on mainstream academic biblical scholarship, focusing on historical, ethical, and textual issues.
What kind of issues does Decanon analyze?
Decanon flags sections related to violence, misogyny, slavery, anti-LGBTQ teaching, harm to children, conflicts with modern science, internal contradictions, historical errors, racism, ethnocentrism, and other moral or logical issues.
Is Decanon suitable for devotional reading?
No, Decanon is explicitly not for devotional reading. It takes a scholarly perspective and is designed for critical engagement with the Bible as an ancient text, rather than for theological apologetics or confirmation of biblical inerrancy.
Does Decanon require an internet connection?
No, Decanon is fully offline. It does not require an internet connection to use its features, ensuring your reading and analysis stay on your device.
Does Decanon track user data or have ads?
Decanon prioritizes user privacy. It does not require an account, sign-in, tracking, analytics, or advertising. All reading and usage stay on your device.
What academic sources inform Decanon's content?
Content in Decanon draws from standard reference works in the academic study of religion, including scholars like Bart D. Ehrman and Richard Elliott Friedman, and the broader historical-critical scholarly tradition.
What devices does Decanon support?
Decanon is available for iPhone and iPad devices, supporting iOS 18 icon appearances including Light, Dark, and Tinted options.
How often is Decanon updated?
The latest version of Decanon is 1.0.3, last updated on August 1, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app is actively maintained.