Factbook Sections and Outlines

Kenneth L Tyler

Does the Factbook have a Bible book outline section? So often I want to get an outline overview of a Bible book that I am studying. It would be a really nice feature if one is available.

PL

Yes! For example, for the Book of Nehemiah:

• In Factbook, type in Nehemiah
• Make sure you select Book of Nehemiah (and not Nehemiah the person or other entries)
• Scroll down to "Bible Book Guide" section
• Under Content, you will find the subsection labeled Outline
• It will give you the book outline from all of your dictionaries, commentaries, and even study bibles
• It has similar subsections for authorship, date, purpose, and other background / contextual information
• I personally feel that "Bible Book Guide" is one of Factbook's best sections, and probably a best-kept secret (or least-known feature)

Alternatively, there's a separate tool called Bible Outline Browser (affectionately known as BOB when it was introduced) that you may also want to check out. Please note there are two views in BOB: Read (textual view) and Compare (visual view). The Read view has a left side bar that can be opened.

Hope this helps!

Peter