Every text has a source
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From Goethe and Shakespeare to sacred texts and Lovecraft. Read historic editions, compare languages, and keep a notebook alongside the text.
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Separate evidence and interpretation
Context, reading questions and textual notes are separate layers. Your notes stay on this device and can be exported and imported.
Read with care
Bible versions and Quran translations are named individually. Comparisons distinguish textual differences, harmonizing readings and critical interpretations.