# Library of Religious Texts

> Digital anthology of religious texts with multilingual support and study tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Moscatello.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/library-of-religious-texts/id956644566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Moscatello](https://appshunter.io/developer/517662066)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/library-of-religious-texts/id956644566/reviews.md

## What is Library of Religious Texts?

Library of Religious Texts

An anthology of religous texts in English and in the text's original language.

100% free for both iPhone and iPad

Rigveda - Sanskrit & English
Tanach - Hebrew & English
Theogony - Ancient Greek & English
Metamorphoses - Latin & English
New Testament - Ancient Greek & English
Quran - Arabic & English

Read, build study sheets, and search through the ancient religious texts of history

Rigveda - The Ancient Vedic text of the proto Hindu religion from 1500 BCE
Tanach - The Hebrew text codified around 450 BCE 
Theogony - The Greek text of the genealogies of the Greek gods as told by Hesiod from around 700 BCE
Metamorphoses - The Latin text of the Roman gods as told by Ovid from around 8 CE
New Testament - The texts of the Christian religion codified around 150 CE
Quran - The texts of Islamic religion as told by Muhammad written down around 650 CE                                               

- Side by side multi language view (iPad)
	Read the text in English and in the original language side by side
	English audio playback
	Regular and large font-sizes
	Chapter-level bookmarking
	Line-level bookmarking
	Line-level word search w/ highlighting
	Last chapter read memory
                                                  
- Single text reader with bookmark view
    Read the text in a single language and switch to the second language
	English audio playback
	View bookmarked lines:
		Line selectability with chapter linking for reading in English and the second langauge.
	View bookmarked chapters

- Text and commentary search   
	Advanced Text search with text selection
	English audio playback    
	Line selectability with chapter linking for reading in English and the second language.
	Line-level bookmarking
	Search list save
	Word match count display
  
- Source Sheet builder and editor. Build a text sheet of specific lines with your own commentary (iPad)
	Build blocks from selected texts
	Write titles
	Add text from chapter selection
	Add text from search
	Write comments         

- Source Sheet Reader (iPad) 
	Save source sheets as photos
	Email source sheet photos

## Key features

- Multilingual text display
- Original language and English translations
- Audio playback
- Advanced text search
- Line-level bookmarking
- Custom study sheet builder

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/library-of-religious-texts/id956644566/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great, but...

*2015-01-28, version 1.0*

The Rig Veda translation is from the 19th century. There are better and more accurate modern translations, such as Jamison. Also, I think the Bhagavad Gita should be there instead of the Rig Veda. Otherwise, a great app!

## Frequently asked questions about Library of Religious Texts

### What religious texts are available in Library of Religious Texts?

Library of Religious Texts includes Rigveda, Tanach, Theogony, Metamorphoses, New Testament, and Quran. Texts are provided in both their original languages and English translations.

### Can I read texts in multiple languages simultaneously?

Yes, the app offers a side-by-side multilingual view, allowing you to read the original language and English translation concurrently, particularly useful on iPad.

### Does Library of Religious Texts offer audio playback?

Yes, English audio playback is available for the religious texts, enhancing the learning and reading experience.

### How does the search function work in Library of Religious Texts?

The app features advanced text and commentary search with text selection capabilities. You can perform line-level word searches with highlighting and view word match counts.

### Can I create my own study materials?

Yes, Library of Religious Texts includes a Source Sheet builder (on iPad) where you can create custom study sheets by selecting specific lines, adding your own commentary, titles, and text from chapters or search results.

### Is Library of Religious Texts available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Library of Religious Texts is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Compatibility with Android devices is not specified.

### What is the update frequency for Library of Religious Texts?

The app was last updated on January 23, 2015, with version 1.0. This indicates a lack of recent updates.

### What is the user sentiment for Library of Religious Texts?

The app has a rating of 4.3 stars from 4 ratings, suggesting generally positive user sentiment among the limited number of reviews.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-01-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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