[sword-devel] New/modern (copyrighted) bible translations

Troy A. Griffitts scribe at crosswire.org
Sun Mar 10 07:20:23 MST 2019


We've tried many times over the years. We can try again. 

On March 10, 2019 5:49:10 AM MDT, Cyrille <lafricain79 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>Il 10/03/2019 12:38, Tobias Klein ha scritto:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Has there been any discussion on how to get newer/modern
>(copyrighted)
>> bible translations into the "Sword ecosystem"?
>> Users are of course more interested in modern/current translations
>> than very old ones that do not reflect today's language anymore.
>>
>> Of course this may require some licensing/payment system, but that
>> shouldn't be a too big impediment, huh?
>>
>> Do you guys know the digital bible library
>> (http://thedigitalbiblelibrary.org).
>> They provide access to all kinds of modern translations, but only to
>> "Library Card Holders". I believe this is used by the "YouVersion
>> Bible App" - which is extremely popular (but not open source ...).
>> It's possible to "apply for a library card" for "qualified
>> ministries". On their website it says: "Other organizations may apply
>> for a library card through this website. Approved card holders gain
>> access to the digital files through establishing license agreements
>> with IP contributors."
>>
>> Maybe there are other possibilities besides this "digital bible
>library"?
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Tobias
>>
>>
>+1
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