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Bible Atlas for Handhelds—An Olive Tree Bible Software Exclusive

SPOKANE, WA – (August 22, 2005) – Along with its many resources, tools and study aids, Olive Tree Bible Software recently introduced a first-of-its-kind Bible Map Atlas for handhelds. Once the private domain of cumbersome volumes, users can now simply tap into the locations of over 1150 cities/areas identified from ancient times in the colorful Bible-related maps on their Palm OS and Pocket PCs.

“The Bible Atlas provides a quick reference to city, country and regional locations mentioned in the Bible,” says Kim Anderson, who provides technical support at Olive Tree. “However, its purpose is not a legal document that you could use to decide boundaries—just a quick reference.”

The modern Bible student can view the entire ancient Mediterranean region on the screen at varying views, or tap a spot on the map to zoom a new location. A quick tap of the “J” icon to re-centers the map at Jerusalem. Then the reader can easily switch to a split-screen to display two separate maps, or a map with Bible text (on Palm OS) and back again. Another icon brings up a list of locations that instantly re-centers the map to that particular location. What might have taken a great deal of time to thumb through in text form is now only a tap or two away on a handheld device.

A special hyperlinked KJV Bible is included in the purchase of the Bible Atlas which allows users to identify over 400 locations directly from the text itself. “When I read the Word, I like to put things in context,” says K. Allen, Program Manager at Olive Tree Bible Software, “For example, if I am reading Acts about one of Paul’s missionary journeys, the Bible Map Atlas easily allows me to read about where he traveled while looking at a map at the same time.”

About Olive Tree Bible Software

Olive Tree Bible Software provides Bible versions and study tools for Palm OS, Pocket PC, Smartphone and Symbian cell phones, and BlackBerry devices.  They publish over 80 electronic translations of the Bible as well as commentaries, dictionaries, devotionals, eBooks, and Strong’s numbering system.  The Bible is offered in various languages, including German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and many others.  Original Hebrew and Greek texts are also available.  Additionally, web and online cell phone (WAP) Bible search engines are provided.  Visit www.OliveTree.com.

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