Hi,
I am "thinking about" purchasing the Logos 6 Ancient Text XL version...my question is how well do these texts show up in the passage guides for Biblical passages...How well does the Ugaritic Data bank work? The reason I own Logos is because I read Dr. Heiser "Unseen Realm" and have listened to alot of his ytube teachings .. ......I really like some of Logos features and am a Logos now member...I am not interested in just reading ancient texts by themselves ...Dr.Heiser talks alot about references to Ugaritic literature so I am wondering how much this would help me...I am serious student....thanks for any suggestions..
Frank
Frank ... here's my thoughts:
Ugaritic Databank: it's in ugarit; no english. But it's highly indexed. Use for in-depth research.
Ras Shamra Parallels: Used by passage guide. Also, if you use a CitedBy panel, you can hook it to your Bible/commentary for parallels. Use care ... the parallels can be pretty loose.
Religious Texts from Ugarit: Excellent discussion; in-depth notes. No OT connects to Passage Guide or Bible
Ugarit and the Old Testament: Nice discussion but fewer connects to the OT. Recommended.
Context of the Scripture and Ancient Near Eastern Texts: Both you should have BEFORE any Ugarit books ... ref'd in the Passage Guide a lot. If you like the OT, you must have these.
Therefore, choose the level of package per your needs.
"God will save his fallen angels and their broken wings He'll mend."
Denise,
Thanks so much for your reply...it is exactly what I was looking for..I have COS and ZIBBCOT in another Bible software program...I got ANET with my Platinum package in Logos...
I am looking for resources that Logos has that can give me further historical and cultural context relating to Biblical event.....So I am looking for items that Dr. Heiser references in his lectures that might be available in Logos..
Thanks again!
FYI, I did end up buying the Ancient Texts XL collection....It has helped me...most obvious is the Ugaritic references in DDD are "linked" and show the texts....but I am still "plugging" through the items....always learning...
My goal is to understand the Bible and its context in ANE better....I am not a big fan of commentaries (although I do use some) but I prefer to study the primary texts (translations) if possible...Dr. Heiser has had a big impact on my understanding of the Bible and ANE...
So many resources to study...
So thanks again for your help!
Congratulation, Frank. You've launched yourself into a very intriguing area of study. You'll feel like detective on an unsolvable case!