Examples of resources
This is a non-exhaustive list of the most significant resources that have been freely given and/or openly licensed.
We'll soon be publishing a proper collection with many more resources
Coming mid-2023
Initiatives
Groups that have formed with the goal of freely sharing resources.
Organization | Purpose |
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The Copenhagen Alliance | Organizations with a common interest in making biblical language data free and openly accessible |
Open Components | Collaborative creation of open source Bible technology |
Bibles
Several organizations have openly licensed a large volume of Bible translations they own. Most of them are not in English (see the bibles page for open English translations).
Organization | Resources |
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Center for New Testament Restoration | Openly licensed New Testament critical text |
unfoldingWord | Dozens of translations |
Biblica | Dozens of translations |
Open.Bible | A collection of openly licensed Bible translations |
Some more exist as well
Books & courses
Most free books are on the actual topic of generosity, and so there is still a big need for free theological and pastoral books.
Book | Description |
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The Dorean Principle | A biblical response to the commercialization of Christianity |
The Christian Commons | Ending the spiritual famine of the global Church |
4training.net | Discipleship resources in many different languages |
Free Hebrew | Free videos for learning Hebrew |
Free Greek | Free videos for learning Ancient Greek |
Software
There are a number of open source products being created for both Bible translation and end-user apps.
Organization | Resources |
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CrossWire Bible Society | Software for digitally distributing and studying Bible translations |
eBible | Bible collection and distribution tools |
unfoldingWord | Bible translation tools |
Gracious Tech | Mission-focused apps |
Freely-Given | Bible translation tools |
Digital Bible Society | Bible collection and distribution tools |
OpenLP | Church presentation software |
Artwork
Free artwork is very useful for creating resources for oral and visual learners, including both children and adults.
Organization | Resources |
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Sweet Publishing | Hundreds of illustrations of various parts of the Bible for all ages |
Lambsongs | Hundreds of illustrations of various parts of the Bible for children |
Free Bible images has some more as well