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See the chart below for all that iLumina has to offer
Runs on Windows
2000/XP/Vista/Windows7
and Mac OS X 10.3.9 to 10.4.
Comes on a DVD for use on
your computer.
See our helpful installation note
below.
Order Ilumina Now
(look for it 2/3 the way down our form in
the Bible section) |
Sunday Software carries the
very
latest full edition of the world's best multimedia Bible at
a great new price...
iLUMINA
GOLD PREMIUM
now simply renamed
"The ILumina Bible"
The entire Bible with
multiple commentaries, including the
Life Application
Study Bible Notes, concordances,
interactive
charts,
interactive maps, DIGITAL
animations and
virtual tours,
photographs, and small
group discussion questions,
plus much more....
- 22
Volume Searchable Bible Encyclopedia
- 35
animations and 25 virtual tours
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10,000 Bible Study notes
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Questions & Lesson Outlines for Study leaders
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8,900 in-depth articles
- 200
maps and Bible charts
- 1000
Holy Land Photos
- 478
Guided Studies and Quizzes
- Full
search and concordance features
- New
Living Translation and KJV
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and
more!
For
adults, lay leaders, youth, teachers, pastors, and Sunday School.
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Just received our copy of the Ilumina Bible and it's
fantastic!
Had to order another copy right away. Thanks so
much!
~Catherine C., 1st Congregational, Glen Ellyn Illinois
While mainly focused on kids,
Sunday Software has always researched and
carried the best Bible study software we could
find for our teacher and pastor customers. They
trust us to offer the best, know the software
inside and out, and provide them with personal
technical support.
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If
you're looking for the most expansive, in-depth and
updated multimedia-infused
study Bible and Bible encyclopedia software ever
created,
The iLumina
Bible
is
it.
This program formerly retailed for
$89.99
as the "Gold Premium edition" and has since been
updated, repackaged and retitled as simply "The Ilumina Bible".
Our regular price is
$35.
It's
ON SALE
now for $5 off.
Look
for it now on our online order form (about half way
down the list)
Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, or OS X 10.3.9
- 10.6. Not 10.7 "Lion" compatible.
Minimum 800mhz, 512 mb of RAM. 8mb of videoram.
Higher
recommended.
Monitor and graphics card supporting 1024x768 screen
resolution.
Comes on a DVD for use on
your computer.
See our helpful installation note
below.
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Sunday Software has
been a fan of Ilumina for many years through its many
versions. The Ilumina Bible software
now ships on a DVD. Previously, the publisher also
expensively packaged it with 5 CDs in addition to the
dvd just in case the consumer didn't have a DVD enabled
CD drive on their computer. (btw: You can do a full
install and put the dvd on the shelf.) It also
came in an expensive box. Frankly, we thought the box
and extra CDs were a waste and are glad they changed
that.
Over the years they have
UPDATED the program and offered it in different editions
(Starter, Gold, Parent-Teacher, Gold Premium). Now
finally they have settled on one simple
package, one full edition dvd, and one simple name:
The Ilumina Bible.
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A look
at one of the main scripture screens in the Ilumina
Bible...
This screenshot only
shows a scripture screen and its options. Ilumina
has many other interfaces, including the
encyclopedia, studies, and timeline.
See these
other menus and features
below.
System Requirements
Ilumina's Theological Point of View
Sunday Software has
been following the Bible-ware market for years and comparing
titles. Nothing comes close to iLUMINA's multimedia
quality, content, and design. It's a true multimedia Bible,
and not
just a Bible database with a few pictures. This is a HUGE
collection of integrated study resources.
iLumina
is so packed with content that it comes on a DVD. It can be
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How are our customers using
iLumina?
Most of our customers are buying Ilumina for themselves, or for another
adult. Many will project it for adult Bible class,
or use it to prepare their lessons. Pastors find
it very helpful, especially if they're doing research
for a sermon or study away from their office. We have
teachers using iLumina to introduce lessons to their
kids. And in some Sunday Schools, the older kids and
teens are using it to dig into their Bible lesson.
iLumina is too complex for children (up to about age
11), but they DO enjoy the media if they have the help
of a teacher or parent.
If you have
questions don't hesitate to
email me or chat with me
online. <>< Neil
MacQueen, Sunday Software
See the chart below for all that iLumina has to offer.
Read my notes about
the theology of iLumina's resources
and my comparison to other Bible
software on the market
Ready to
order? Look for Ilumina about halfway down on our
online order form.
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Online Order
Form
(look for iLumina
about 2/3 the way down our
form in the Bible study section)
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Details of the Ilumina
Bible software on DVD
This is a
list of what's in the LATEST FULL EDITION of Ilumina, --which
is the only edition we sell.
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Ilumina's
built-in resources include... |
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The New Living Translation and the KJV |
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Life Application Study Bible Notes |
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Life Application New Testament Commentary |
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...and yes,
you can cut and paste all the text! |
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Full Search features by passage, keyword
or topic (Concordance), or type of media. |
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The
Concise Commentary (verse by verse) from Tyndale
and the Comprehensive Commentary from Tyndale |
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Printable
Bible Studies for every chapter in the New Testament,
with questions. |
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More than 400 Bible Charts
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Praise and Worship Bible notes |
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More than 350 hymns |
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More than 140 detailed profiles of Bible people |
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One Year Bible Reading Plan |
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Verse Finder Concordance features |
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22
Interactive Lessons with Quizzes that you can track
students through
(see
graphic below) |
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Small Group Discussion Questions for every chapter of
the Bible! |
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New Interactive Bible Atlas
See Atlas Screenshot |
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iLumina's built-in Bible Encyclopedia has over
9000 articles...
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» 9,000 articles, each of which links to
hundreds of animations, images, photos and maps.
» A complete Bible dictionary
» More than 350 hymns keyed to scripture.
» Life Application articles that explore topics such as
accountability, marriage, work and many other current
and relevant issues.
» Search any word and the Encyclopedia will find an
article on the subject you are looking for
» Theology & Christian History articles, including
entries on key Christian leaders throughout history
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Read this Presbyterian minister's point
of view
on the theology of Ilumina's
resources.
View
another Encyclopedia entry |
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iLumina's
MY LESSONS MODULE
allow you to create a path for study for yourself or
students...
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478 self-guided Bible lessons WITH quizzes
for personal study or student use.
Each lesson has links to related materials and a quiz.
Parents and teachers can track progress and see how
their students are doing.
These are also grouped into 20 Groups of Topical
lessons. See graphic at right.
Teacher's can follow a student's progress through a
password protected admin module.
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10 Mega Lessons on the life of Jesus |
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22-volume Book of Life Bible Encyclopedia |
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1,000 new photos of the Holy Land |
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Teacher options and passwords for multiple students |
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CREATE YOUR OWN PRESENTATIONS -IN "MY STUDY
CENTER"
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My
Study Center is the latest tool that pools all the
resources of iLumina and makes them available at your
fingertips.
Create your own personal study center
When you find what you are looking for take a snapshot
of the desired graphic, and save it in your study center
This module is so powerful it will gather all the
related Scripture, encyclopedia articles, animations,
photos, maps, and videos in seconds. No more spending
hours digging for information.
Print and export your studies into a presentation or
handout!
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ILumina's MEDIA CENTER includes Digital Animations of Bible Events
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20
Old-Testament animated stories
17 New-Testament animated stories
All animations are narrated with the text from the Bible. |
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Animation Highlights include:
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Birth of Moses
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Burning Bush
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The making of the tabernacle (several
videos)
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The Birth of Jesus
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David and Goliath
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Angels Announce the Birth of Jesus
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The Baptism of Jesus
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Jesus Heals the Blind Man
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Jesus sends Demons into Herds of Pigs
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Jesus is Placed on the Cross
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Jesus Dies on the Cross
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Jesus Rises from the Dead
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ILumina's MEDIA CENTER also includes
VIRTUAL TOURS
These are a combination of digital
animations, video clips and maps.
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Virtual Tour of the Tabernacle
view screenshot
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Virtual Tour of Jerusalem |
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Virtual Tour of the Nativity Scene
view screenshot |
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Virtual Tour of Capernaum |
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Virtual Tour of Jerusalem Today! |
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Virtual Tour of Galilee Today! |
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Virtual Tour of the Dead Sea region Today! |
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Guided Virtual Tours of Jerusalem |
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Extended Points-in-Time with exciting visual
documentaries |
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ILumina also includes an Interactive Timeline
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» Click on the period you want to visit and iLumina will
take you back in time for you to explore it.
» Time Travel gives you a fascinating, interactive
overview of history, from creation to the 21st century.
» When you see something that interests you, stop for
more information, such as details about the people
involved, politics, culture, religion, and philosophy.
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ILumina
System Specs:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7, or OS X 10.3.9
- 10.6. Not 10.7 "Lion" compatible.
Minimum 800mhz, 512 mb of RAM. 8mb of videoram. Higher
recommended. Monitor and graphics card supporting 1024x768 screen
resolution.
Make sure you have installed
the latest free version of Quicktime from quicktime.com on your computer for full compatibility.
Ilumina comes on a DVD
for use on your computer. If you're computers are older,
be sure they have DVD enabled CD drives so you can run
this program from the DVD or do a full install to your harddrive. See our helpful
installation note below.
Regularly $35
See our online order form
for the current sale price!
Look for Ilumina in the "BIBLES" SECTION about half way
down the order form.
Yes,
this is the FULL EDITION! People can't believe
our price and think it must not be the full edition. But
it is. Some people on the internet are still selling the
older packaged versions at the older higher prices. We
only sell the latest greatest version at the latest
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Ilumina's Life Application Study Notes,
commentaries, charts and Bible encyclopedia articles
(etc) come from Tyndale House Publishers,
---a traditional mainstream Christian publisher.
Most church people know them as the
publisher of the popular "Life Application
Bible" series, and Ilumina has full versions
of both the Life Application study notes and
Life Application Commentary.
In general the
'Life Application' material is very ecumenical. This
Presbyterian minister found only a few things I wish they had put
differently --which about the same percentage I encounter in the average
sermon! 
The Life Application Study Notes
and Commentary are very well written and insightful. They shy away being controversial
--tending towards a personal "life
application" emphasis.
One of my quick "litmus tests" with every
Bible CD is to go to the notes on the Creation story. The articles
and commentary accompanying the Creation passage in this CD do
make brief reference to the creation vs science debate. In the
graphic seen on this webpage, you can see the commentary notes
about "male and female," "image of God,"
and sexuality. I was pleased they grappled with this topic in
a balanced, non-confrontational style. Bible developers who split theological
hairs or court controversy don't last long, so I'll give them that.
Some Bible
students will not like the fact that the iLumina Bible takes a very
traditional approach to some authorship and dating issues.
In Genesis, the notes follow the traditional rabbinical teaching that the author was "Moses." Most students of the Bible know that
to be debatable. I would have preferred that
they were more mainstream in their attribution, but it's only a gnat in an otherwise
immense blessing of software.
Most of the
dozens upon dozens
of Bible Charts are good, and you can print them out as PDF study
documents for personal or classroom use!
The better informed you are, the more likely
you are to find topics or remarks you might
disagree with. But all in all, the vast
array of study materials in Ilumina are a
fount of blessing.
Tyndale's
New Living Translation
is an actual translation,
not the paraphrase that used to go by the name of the
"Living Bible." It is a very easy to read translation
and I recommend it highly for it's READABILITY. Click
here to read how the NLT version translations Genesis 1.
<><
(Rev.)
Neil MacQueen, Sunday Software
About Sunday Software:
Sunday Software has been providing detailed
reviews, recommendations and tech support to churches since
1996. Beginning as a ministry to Christian educators and pastors,
Sunday Software has been blessed to grow into the largest
producer of children and youth Bible story software and Bible games software.
We are no fly-by-night
discounter. We're here for the long haul. We provide expert tech
support for Ilumina, and can discuss your Bible software and
theological needs relative to this product. We plow software
profits back into the development of Bible software for
children. Here's a list of many of
our great children's Bible software programs.
Why we carry Ilumina:
As a minister myself, I've always
kept an eye on the "Bible-ware" market... looking for the best
multimedia Bible software available. I wanted a full-featured
Bible program on my laptop, --one that was visually engaging,
easy to use, and had real multimedia ..in addition to deep study
resources. Over the years I've used
many and seen most, and none come close to Ilumina as an
enjoyable yet DEEP program to use. I continue to get great feedback
from pastors and lay students who are using various Bible programs
and Ilumina. And most agree...Ilumina continues to lead
the pack.
Because the developer of Ilumina
often updates the program with technical and content tweaks, we have made a commitment to
sell the very LATEST VERSION of Ilumina. Unfortunately, some
distributors order once in large quantities or have "special
editions" made for ministry (which are mostly just the same
program with a different package and higher price!). However, we stay in
touch with the developers, and order in smaller quantities to
make sure we are getting Tyndale's latest version.
Ilumina has come out
in many different versions over the years. Some retailers are
still selling the older versions, some of which will not work on
the latest operating systems, or have glitches, or don't have
the full complement of content and multimedia. Though the name
and packaging and price has changed, we continue to only sell
the latest best full version of Ilumina.
Ilumina versus the "GLO"
Bible
The new "Glo" Bible
from Zondervan is the latest Bible software to come to market,
and it looks very promising. It has a very unique interface I
call "ipad-like." And it has a lot of media. Its study
content, however, is QUITE a bit LESS than what you find in
Ilumina, perhaps on the order of 60% to 80% less. Ilumina excels
at providing commentaries, outlines, encyclopedic articles,
charts, and small group bible study helps. We're also aware that
some Glo users have had technical problems. Glo requires a
dual-core processor and internet connection. Some new content
they are promising will only be available for an additional
charge. We're keeping our eye on Glo, but currently, Ilumina is
the winner for us.
<>< Neil
MacQueen
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Version Alert!
The version
of Ilumina you get from Sunday Software is
always the very latest edition from the
developer.
Some distributors have old
stock purchased some time ago at a discount
that may not have the latest technical
updates. We only carry the latest version.
Helpful
Installation Note:
The ILumina comes on a DVD,
and when you first put it in your CD drive,
your operating system may think it's a dvd
movie and send up an "autorun" option to
your screen. Clicking autorun will run the
program FROM the DVD rather than install it.
However, we recommend you
do a FULL INSTALLATION so you never have
to handle the DVD again. To do this, click
"open files" instead of "autorun" on that
pop-up screen, then select the setup.exe
file to do the full installation. Easy!
For more Ilumina tips, view
our Ilumina support
page. |
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other great program for churches...
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