Legacy library option for a free user
I just signed up at logos software. I am just a guy who started reading the bible regularly but would like to have a deeper understanding when I read (commentaries, study, etc) . I dont do sermons, i dont lead a bible study but i am a participant.
I am interested in getting the legacy starter and/or bronze library. I dont plan on getting the subscription and will remain in the free.
I see that all legacy libraries from 9 and below for starter and bronze have the same price. Is it safe to say getting the 9 makes the most sense and not 8 and below?. Bronze is of course more expensive because it offers more than the starter but i feel like it is an ‘overkill’ for me.
Let me know your thoughts.
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What you are buying are books and each year starter set may have different sets of books. Perhaps review each of them to see which set of books you prefer. You may chose to purchase more than one starter library and Logos will discount the price for the second library for the books you already own.
Welcome to Logos and the forums!
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What John said!
Choosing options can feel overwhelming, particularly in Logos. I always recommend starting with a handful of resources you use and use well. Then, could you build from there.
A quick search for 'starting a Bible study library' on the internet will reveal plenty of suggestions to help you. It's often recommended to begin with a solid study Bible, perhaps based on what you are already reading, a reliable commentary, and a helpful Bible dictionary. Plus, considering your church tradition can guide you in narrowing down your options in the various Logos packages.
Please feel free to post as much as you like here. The community is awesome and will gladly help you process your options.
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I'd personally take a look at all the Starter Library options - Logos 5 and 6 for example may offer some resources that the newer Legacy Libraries do not and vice versa….
Also, depending on your budget - you can try adding two Starter Libraries to your cart and see if there is a Dynamic Pricing discount that fits your budget. For example, I added Logos 5 and Logos 9 Starter Libraries and the two with Dynamic Pricing totaled $68.51 and offers a very good "Starter Package of Resources"
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Wait for a legacy library sale. With a lot of holidays coming up, chances are good to get one soon.
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I suggest checking out @Michel Pauw’s spreadsheet on Legacy Libraries.
here’s the link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TSbjORuwa2As1vbWQUuSzC-36NjL6DHx/htmlview
In my experience, for my use case, I typically find better value in some of the older libraries. It would all depend on what resources you’ll best use in your studies, and usually your faith tradition would have a factor in the choice.A few things you might want to look at, (assuming you’re evangelical Protestant):
A couple good translations, at least one formal and one dynamic equivalence
a good commentary series, or single volume commentary.
A good Bible dictionary (you may outgrow a single volume fairly quickly, IVP black dictionaries are a worthy investment)
A lexicon that fits your needs. You may have used Strongs in the past, but with Logos it’s possible to run a custom concordance so Strongs loses a good portion of its value in Logos, so you may want to find another lexicon that fits your needs. Louw-Nina and BDB are both in some lower level packages though I believe (I’ll edit this comment when I get home and give some better suggestions when I can view the individual product pages)
Depending on your tradition, each denominational package comes with different monographs on various subjects. I’ve found the best value in SDA and Messianic packages for Old Testament studies. I’ve found the best commentaries and NT studies resources typically come in the Reformed, Baptist, and Pentecostal packages. This would depend on your needs though.
Keep in mind, when buying packages, you end up with at least a few resources you’ll possibly never use. So if you think you might purchase more in the future, consider a larger package and definitely consider purchasing some high value resources by themselves. Some of the resources you’re most likely to purchase in the future don’t come in many packages. Carson’s NT use of the OT, BDAG/HALOT, Dictionary of Demons and Deities in the Bible, and many commentaries don’t come in packages, and they can get costly, but they’re very handy also.
Some stand out commentaries (assuming you’re evangelical) are NAC and Tyndale. They’re very accessible and can be found in some packages.
If you can tell us your denomination or tradition we may be of more help. Keep in mind we don’t get into theology on these forums and our focus is on using Logos, but you’re more than welcome to let us know your theological convictions to help us better serve you.2 -
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Thanks Frank for the response . Wow, that spreadsheet contains a lot of nuggets in there. Impressive.
I am a member of a non denominational church here in North East Florida. We focus on main teachings on the Bible and personal relationship with Jesus.
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Thanks on this idea! I will try putting multiple starter libraries and see how it goes based on its cost.
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The one I recommend for a great selection of resources is
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No problem - it is one of the nice features in the store - seeing dynamic pricing in the cart.
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Certainly,
Given the church you go to, I would assume you may find value in the Baptist, Reformed, or Pentecostal packages. The basic packages contain resources that I’m sure you’d like as well.
If you ever do any OT studies, maybe consider the SDA, or Messianic packages.
Don’t give a ton of credence to the names of the packages, the resources don’t exclusively contain works by those denominations, though they do loosely align to those denominations (the SDA contains some EG White works, but if you don’t wish to see those in your searches they’re easy enough to hide from your library)
If you do any Early Church studies, it would be worth considering some of the Verbum packages as well.
You also may want to explore the Logos Explore subscription for $5/month, it contains a lot of study Bibles and commentaries geared toward evangelicals.
Here’s the link to Explore (it’s a bit hard to find as Logos doesn’t really advertise it much)
https://app.logos.com/pricing
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I am interested in getting the legacy starter and/or bronze library.
Rather than focusing on purchasing a library, I'd suggest deciding what resources you want then look to see if it's in a library. I find study Bibles useful, and there are one-volume commentaries (some are one-volume each for the Old Testament and New Testament).
I'd suggest talking to the people you have Bible studies with and your pastor to get recommendations. Some Logos books have a See Inside button. If that's not available, Amazon may allow you see some pages, or archive.org. Look for reviews using a search engine or on YouTube.
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