Bible360

Complete chronological Bible reading plans with comprehensive historical context and multi-provider support. Compare different chronological approaches with rich scholarly insights and optional Apocrypha integration.

Features

📖 Complete Bible Coverage

• BibleHub Chronological: Complete 365-day plan covering entire Bible (Genesis to Revelation)
• Logos Academic: Conservative evangelical scholarship with configurable parameters
• Blue Letter Bible: Traditional chronological reading methodology
• Side-by-side comparison: Compare all providers day-by-day in detailed table view

📚 Comprehensive Apocrypha Integration

• 365-Day Apocrypha Plan: Complete chronological journey through 41 unique apocryphal texts
• Deuterocanonical Books: Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Baruch, 1-2 Maccabees, etc.
• Old Testament Pseudepigrapha: 1 Enoch, Jubilees, Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs
• New Testament Apocrypha: Gospel of Thomas, Didache, 1-2 Clement, Shepherd of Hermas
• Gnostic Texts: Nag Hammadi Library including Gospel of Philip, Gospel of Mary
• Priority URL System: BibleGateway NRSVUE → Sacred Texts → Early Christian Writings

🏛️ Rich Historical Context

• Scholarly Dating: Conservative evangelical chronology throughout
• Theological Insights: Christological connections and spiritual applications
• Cultural Context: Understanding biblical events in their historical setting
• Educational Value: Deep dive into the meaning and significance of each passage
• Period Classifications: Primeval History, Patriarchal Era, United Kingdom, etc.

📊 Advanced Interface

• Complete Year View: All 365 days displayed in scrollable comparison table
• Historical Context Integration: Context embedded within daily readings (not separate column)
• Working URL Generation: Direct links to BibleGateway, Sacred Texts, and other sources
• Responsive Design: Optimized for mobile and desktop viewing
• Real-time Updates: Instant loading and filtering of reading plans

🎯 Academic Excellence

• 584 Timeline Events: Complete BibleHub chronological timeline integration
• Proper Chronological Flow: Events distributed across manageable daily portions
• Source Attribution: Links to original sources for verification and deeper study
• Denominational Sensitivity: Respectful approach to different biblical traditions

Technology Stack

• Framework: SvelteKit + TypeScript
• Build Tool: Vite
• Styling: Svelte CSS with custom properties
• Data Management: TypeScript stores with type safety
• URL Generation: Dynamic link generation for multiple Bible sources

Project Structure

src/
├── lib/
│   ├── components/
│   │   ├── ComparisonTable.svelte    # Main reading plan comparison interface
│   │   └── ...                       # Other Svelte components
│   ├── stores/
│   │   └── readingPlansStore.ts      # State management for reading plans
│   ├── services/
│   │   └── pdf-parser.service.ts     # PDF parsing utilities
│   └── data/
│       └── reading-providers/        # Provider implementations
│           ├── blue-letter-bible.ts  # BLB chronological plan
│           ├── logos-academic.ts     # Logos chronological plan
│           ├── biblehub-chronological.ts # Complete Bible timeline
│           └── apocrypha-chronological.ts # Apocrypha reading plan
├── utils/
│   ├── biblehub-utils.ts             # URL generation utilities
│   └── apocrypha-links.ts            # Apocrypha URL management
└── types/
    └── reading-plans.ts              # TypeScript interfaces

Reading Plan Coverage

BibleHub Chronological (Complete Bible)

• Days 1-25: Primeval History & Patriarchs (Creation, Fall, Flood, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph)
• Days 26-90: Exodus & Wilderness (Deliverance, Sinai Covenant, Tabernacle, Wanderings)
• Days 91-180: Conquest & Judges (Joshua, Judges, Ruth)
• Days 181-270: United Kingdom (Samuel, Saul, David, Solomon)
• Days 271-330: Divided Kingdom & Prophets (Israel/Judah split, major/minor prophets)
• Days 331-365: Exile, Return & New Testament (Daniel, Ezra/Nehemiah, Christ's life)

Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha (365 Days)

• Days 1-90: Deuterocanonical Literature (Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Maccabees)
• Days 91-180: Old Testament Pseudepigrapha (1 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments)
• Days 181-270: Early Christianity (Apostolic Fathers, NT Apocrypha)
• Days 271-365: Gnostic & Alternative Traditions (Nag Hammadi Library, Dead Sea Scrolls)

Provider Methodologies

Blue Letter Bible

• Dating System: Young-earth creationist (~4004 BC)
• Chronological Approach: Traditional conservative evangelical scholarship
• Historical Context: Basic period identification
• URL Sources: Direct links to BLB website

Logos Academic

• Dating System: Conservative evangelical scholarship
• Methodology: Academic framework with historical-critical elements
• Educational Focus: Scholarly insights and theological connections
• Configurability: Multiple dating and placement options

BibleHub Chronological

• Dating System: Conservative evangelical chronology
• Timeline Integration: 584 chronological events from BibleHub timeline
• Complete Coverage: Entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation
• Historical Depth: Rich context with scholarly dating and theological insights

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/pokho/Bible360.git
cd Bible360

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Start development server:

npm run dev

4. Build for production:

npm run build

Development

The development server will start at http://localhost:7777 with hot reloading enabled.

Note: SvelteKit uses Vite which automatically selects available ports. The default port is 5173, but may vary based on availability.

Usage

1. Launch Application: Open http://localhost:7777 (or the shown port) in your browser
2. View Comparison Table: See all 365 days of reading plans for all providers side-by-side
3. Navigate Reading Plans: Scroll through the complete year of chronological readings
4. Access Sources: Click provider links to verify plans against original sources
5. Study Historical Context: Each reading includes rich historical and theological context
6. Explore URLs: Click on passage links to read the actual biblical texts

Implementation Details

Current Status

✅ Complete Bible Coverage: BibleHub chronological plan covers entire Bible (Genesis to Revelation) ✅ Comprehensive Apocrypha Plan: 365-day chronological journey through 41 unique apocryphal texts ✅ Multi-Provider Support: Blue Letter Bible, Logos Academic, and BibleHub chronological plans ✅ Rich Historical Context: Scholarly dating and theological insights integrated throughout ✅ Working URL Generation: Direct links to BibleGateway, Sacred Texts, and other sources ✅ TypeScript Implementation: Full type safety and error handling

Source Verification

All reading plans include direct links to their original sources for verification:

• Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/reading/DBRP.php
• Logos Academic: https://www.logos.com/resources/reading-plans/chronological/
• BibleHub Timeline: https://biblehub.com/timeline/
• BibleGateway (Primary URL source): https://www.biblegateway.com/
• Sacred Texts (Secondary source): https://sacred-texts.com/
• Early Christian Writings (Backup): https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/

Technical Architecture

src/
├── lib/
│   ├── components/
│   │   └── ComparisonTable.svelte    # Main comparison interface
│   ├── data/
│   │   └── reading-providers/        # Provider implementations with complete reading data
│   ├── stores/
│   │   └── readingPlansStore.ts      # State management for reading plans
│   ├── services/
│   │   └── pdf-parser.service.ts     # PDF parsing utilities
│   └── utils/
│       ├── biblehub-utils.ts         # BibleHub URL generation
│       └── apocrypha-links.ts        # Apocrypha URL management with priority system
└── types/
    └── reading-plans.ts              # TypeScript interfaces

Key Features Implemented

• Complete 365-day chronological reading plans for all providers
• Rich historical context embedded within daily readings
• Priority-based URL system for reliable biblical text access
• Comprehensive Apocrypha integration with chronological organization
• Responsive SvelteKit design optimized for all devices
• TypeScript type safety throughout the application
• 584 timeline events properly distributed across reading plan
• Custom commercial-use protection license

Browser Support

• Chrome (latest)
• Firefox (latest)
• Safari (latest)
• Edge (latest)

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests for new functionality
5. Submit a pull request

License

Bible360 is licensed under the Bible360 Source Available License by Paul Henckel.

What this means:

• ✅ Free for personal, educational, and religious/non-profit use
• ✅ You can study, modify, and contribute to the code
• ✅ You can share the software for non-commercial purposes
• ❌ Commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission

Commercial Use Definition: Commercial use includes selling the software, SaaS offerings, inclusion in commercial products, revenue generation activities, and enterprise use.

For Commercial Licensing: Contact: bible360@travail.mozmail.com for commercial licensing inquiries.

Important Note: This is a "Source Available" license, not an "Open Source" license. It is designed to allow community contribution while protecting the commercial rights of the original author.

See the LICENSE file for complete terms and conditions.

Acknowledgments

• Blue Letter Bible for chronological reading plan structure
• Crossway for ESV translation and methodology
• Logos Bible Software for academic framework inspiration
• StencilJS team for the excellent component framework

Support

For questions, issues, or contributions:

• Create an issue on GitHub
• Check the documentation at /docs
• Join our Discord community

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