# Glosshall — Study scripture across faiths.

> Comparative scripture study and interfaith discussion platform. (iPhone/iPad app by OSCAR RENE FELIXBELTRAN.)

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- Developer: [OSCAR RENE FELIXBELTRAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789942144)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- Monetization: free

## What is Glosshall?

Glosshall is a home for reading scripture across the Abrahamic traditions — the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Qur'an — in one place, side by side.

READ ACROSS TRADITIONS
Open the Torah, the Gospels, the Qur'an, the Talmud, and the Hadith collections — in clear English, in one place. Choose your canon — Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox — and your Bible holds the books your tradition actually reads. Most apps give you one tradition; Glosshall gives you all three.

SEE THE TRADITIONS IN CONVERSATION
Where a verse in one tradition echoes another, Glosshall lets you read them together — so a passage isn't just a line on a page, but part of a longer conversation across centuries and faiths.

ADD YOUR GLOSS
A gloss is a note in the margin. Share how a verse reads to you, ask a question, or offer context — and read what others from every tradition bring to the same words. Thoughtful, not noisy.

DEBATE THE HARD QUESTIONS
Glosshall is built for the conversations most apps avoid — where traditions genuinely differ, not just where they agree. Press a reading, defend a position, and take on interpretations from outside your own tradition. Disagreement is welcome here; contempt for the people in it is not.

STUDY AND TALK TOGETHER
Follow the discussion in the Commons, or drop into a live room to read and talk in real time. Message people directly to keep the conversation going.

BUILT FOR RESPECT
Glosshall is for people who take these texts seriously — curious, generous, and open to a tradition not their own. Community guidelines and active moderation keep it that way.

Whether you're deep in your own tradition, curious what the others actually say, or reading without any faith at all, Glosshall is a serious place to read, question, debate and connect.

Free to download. Read the world's scriptures — together.

## Key features

- Read scriptures side-by-side
- Compare across Abrahamic traditions
- Add personal annotations (glosses)
- Engage in moderated debates
- Join live discussion rooms
- Direct messaging

## Is Glosshall safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Glosshall.

## Is Glosshall legit?

Glosshall has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Glosshall is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Glosshall

### What scriptures can I read in Glosshall?

Glosshall allows you to read scriptures from the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Qur'an. You can also access texts like the Torah, Gospels, Talmud, and Hadith collections.

### Can I customize my scripture canon in Glosshall?

Yes, you can choose your canon within Glosshall, including Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox versions of the Bible, ensuring it holds the books specific to your tradition.

### How does Glosshall facilitate interfaith conversation?

Glosshall highlights verses that echo across traditions, allowing you to read them together. It also provides a space for users to share their interpretations and engage in respectful debate on differing viewpoints.

### What are the community guidelines for Glosshall?

Glosshall is built for respectful engagement. It has community guidelines and active moderation to ensure discussions remain thoughtful and free from contempt, welcoming disagreement but not disrespect.

### Does Glosshall have ads?

No, Glosshall is ad-free. It is free to download and use, focusing on providing a dedicated space for scripture study and discussion without advertisements.

### What devices does Glosshall support?

Glosshall is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices, allowing users to access its features on the go.

### How often is Glosshall updated?

The latest version of Glosshall is 1.0.1, which was last updated on August 13, 2026. This indicates recent development and ongoing support for the application.

### What is the age rating for Glosshall?

Glosshall has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above who are interested in exploring religious texts and engaging in discussions.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-13

New App Store screenshots aside, this update is about who you are on Glosshall: Eastern Orthodox and Atheist join the faith options (and Orthodox readers now open straight to the Orthodox canon — all 81 books). Plus small fixes and improvements to live rooms.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-11

No release notes.

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