# KJV Study A comprehensive web application for deep study of the King James Bible, featuring original language tools, AI-powered commentary, extensive theological resources, and classical scholarly presentation. **Live Site:** [kjvstudy.org](https://kjvstudy.org) ## Quick Start ```bash git clone https://github.com/kennethreitz/kjvstudy.org.git cd kjvstudy.org docker compose up ``` Open **http://localhost:8000** and start studying. --- ## Features ### Complete Bible Text - [**31,102 verses**](https://kjvstudy.org/books) from the 1769 Cambridge KJV edition - [Full-text search](https://kjvstudy.org/search) with concordance functionality - [Cross-references](https://kjvstudy.org/book/John/chapter/3/verse/16) throughout Scripture - [Verse of the Day](https://kjvstudy.org/verse-of-the-day) and [Random Verse](https://kjvstudy.org/random-verse) discovery - [Red Letter edition](https://kjvstudy.org/red-letter) tracking words of Christ ### Original Language Tools **[Interlinear Bible](https://kjvstudy.org/interlinear)** - Complete Greek (NT) and Hebrew (OT) word-by-word analysis - Morphological tagging and grammatical parsing - Root word exploration and etymology - Word occurrence tracking across the entire Bible **[Strong's Concordance](https://kjvstudy.org/strongs)** - [8,674 Hebrew entries](https://kjvstudy.org/strongs/hebrew) (H1-H8674) - [5,624 Greek entries](https://kjvstudy.org/strongs/greek) (G1-G5624) - Definitions, transliterations, pronunciation guides - Searchable by word, definition, or Strong's number - Related word derivations and cross-references ### AI-Powered Commentary - [Verse-by-verse theological analysis](https://kjvstudy.org/book/John/chapter/3/verse/16) - Chapter overviews and book summaries - Historical and cultural context - Reflection questions for personal study - Word studies for key biblical terms ### Study Resources **39+ Resource Categories:** | Category | Examples | |----------|----------| | Biblical People | [Twelve Apostles](https://kjvstudy.org/the-twelve-apostles), [Women of the Bible](https://kjvstudy.org/women-of-the-bible), [Prophets](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-prophets), [Angels](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-angels) | | Systematic Theology | [Christology](https://kjvstudy.org/christology), [Soteriology](https://kjvstudy.org/soteriology), [Eschatology](https://kjvstudy.org/eschatology), [Pneumatology](https://kjvstudy.org/pneumatology) | | Biblical Themes | [Parables](https://kjvstudy.org/parables), [Covenants](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-covenants), [Names of God](https://kjvstudy.org/names-of-god), [Fruits of the Spirit](https://kjvstudy.org/fruits-of-the-spirit) | | Historical Context | [Timeline](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-timeline), [Maps](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-maps), [Festivals](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-festivals), [Family Trees](https://kjvstudy.org/family-tree) | **Study Guides:** - [The Gospel Message](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/gospel) - [Salvation by Grace](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/salvation) - [New Believer's Guide](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/new-believer) - [Prayer and Faith](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/prayer-faith) - [Christian Living](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/christian-living) - &c. **Reading Plans:** - [One-Year Bible](https://kjvstudy.org/reading-plans/one-year) - [90-Day New Testament](https://kjvstudy.org/reading-plans/90-day-nt) - [Chronological Reading](https://kjvstudy.org/reading-plans/chronological) - [Gospels and Acts](https://kjvstudy.org/reading-plans/gospels-acts) - &c. ### [Family Tree Explorer](https://kjvstudy.org/family-tree) - 429+ biblical figures with genealogical data - 77+ generations from Adam through the New Testament - Interactive ancestor/descendant navigation - Biographical data and related Scripture references - GEDCOM-based data with Kekule numbering ### PDF Export Generate downloadable PDFs for: - Individual verses, chapters, or entire books - Study guides and topical collections - [Bible stories](https://kjvstudy.org/stories) (including children's versions) - Reading plans and resources ### [Accessibility](https://kjvstudy.org/accessibility) - Full keyboard navigation (Vim-style and arrow keys) - Screen reader support with semantic HTML - Text-to-speech for Scripture reading - Dark mode with system preference detection - Adjustable font sizes --- ## Tech Stack | Layer | Technology | |-------|------------| | Backend | FastAPI, Python 3.13 | | Frontend | Tufte CSS, Vanilla JavaScript | | Data | JSON (Bible text), SQLite (search index), Gzip (interlinear) | | Infrastructure | Docker, Fly.io | | Package Management | uv | --- ## API Full RESTful API with [OpenAPI documentation](https://kjvstudy.org/api/docs). **Key Endpoints:** ``` GET /api/verse/{book}/{chapter}/{verse} GET /api/books/{book}/chapters/{chapter} GET /api/search?q={query} GET /api/interlinear/{book}/{chapter}/{verse} GET /api/strongs/{number} GET /api/cross-references/{book}/{chapter}/{verse} GET /api/topics/{topic} GET /api/reading-plans/{plan} ``` --- ## Development ### With Docker (Recommended) ```bash docker compose up ``` ### Without Docker ```bash # Requires Python 3.13+ and uv uv sync uv run kjvstudy-org ``` ### Running Tests ```bash uv run pytest tests/ -v ``` 100 tests covering API endpoints, edge cases, and web routes. --- ## Deployment Optimized for Fly.io: ```bash fly deploy ``` Configuration includes: - 2GB RAM with shared CPU - Always-on (no cold starts) - Preloaded interlinear data - Health checks and auto-recovery --- ## Project Structure ``` kjvstudy.org/ ├── kjvstudy_org/ │ ├── server.py # FastAPI application │ ├── kjv.py # Bible text access (31,102 verses) │ ├── interlinear_loader.py │ ├── strongs_loader.py │ ├── cross_references.py │ ├── topics.py │ ├── reading_plans.py │ ├── routes/ # API and web routes │ ├── templates/ # Jinja2 templates │ ├── static/ # CSS, JS, images │ └── data/ # JSON data files ├── tests/ # Test suite ├── Dockerfile ├── fly.toml └── pyproject.toml ``` --- ## Contributing Contributions welcome in: - **Development**: Backend features, frontend improvements, API extensions - **Content**: Theological review, study guides, original language expertise - **Design**: Accessibility, mobile experience, print stylesheets - **Documentation**: Tutorials, API docs, translations --- ## License ISC License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE). --- *"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."* — 2 Timothy 2:15