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# KJV Study
A comprehensive web application for deep study of the King James Bible, featuring original language tools, extensive theological resources, and classical scholarly presentation.
**Live Site:** [kjvstudy.org](https://kjvstudy.org)
## Features
### Bible Reading & Navigation
- **[Complete KJV Text](https://kjvstudy.org/books)** - All 66 books, 1,189 chapters, 31,102 verses
- **[Fast Search](https://kjvstudy.org/search)** - Full-text search with concordance functionality
- **[Cross-References](https://kjvstudy.org/book/John/chapter/3/verse/16)** - Comprehensive verse cross-referencing throughout Scripture
- **Verse Linking** - Automatic URL generation for easy sharing and bookmarking
- **[Random Verse](https://kjvstudy.org/random-verse)** - Discover Scripture serendipitously
- **[Verse of the Day](https://kjvstudy.org/verse-of-the-day)** - Daily curated verses with reflection questions
### Study Tools
#### [Interlinear Bible](https://kjvstudy.org/interlinear)
- [Greek and Hebrew original language texts](https://kjvstudy.org/interlinear/book/John/chapter/1/verse/1)
- Word-by-word translation analysis
- Strong's concordance numbers
- Etymology and root word exploration
- Morphological tagging
#### [Study Guides](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides)
Comprehensive 8-section guides with extensive Scripture references:
- **[The Gospel Message](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/gospel)** - Nature of gospel, Christ's atonement, repentance & faith
- **[Salvation by Grace](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/salvation)** - Sin, penalty, grace, justification, eternal security
- **[New Believer's Guide](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/new-believer)** - Foundational truths for new Christians
- **[Fruits of the Spirit](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/fruits-spirit)** - Source, cultivation, and evidence of spiritual fruit
- **[Prayer & Faith](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/prayer-faith)** - Nature of prayer, biblical faith, growing in both
- **[Christian Living](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/christian-living)** - Holiness, separation, stewardship, perseverance
- **[God's Love](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/gods-love)** - Essential nature, covenant faithfulness, responding to love
- **[Hope & Comfort](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/hope-comfort)** - God as refuge, resurrection hope, blessed hope
- **[Wisdom & Guidance](https://kjvstudy.org/study-guides/wisdom-guidance)** - Fear of the Lord, discerning God's will, godly counsel
#### Biblical Resources
**People & Characters:**
- **[The Twelve Apostles](https://kjvstudy.org/the-twelve-apostles)** - Detailed profiles with biblical accounts
- **[Women of the Bible](https://kjvstudy.org/women-of-the-bible)** - Key female figures and their significance
- **[Biblical Prophets](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-prophets)** - Major and minor prophets with historical context
- **[Biblical Angels](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-angels)** - Angelic beings and their roles
**Themes & Topics:**
- **[Parables of Jesus](https://kjvstudy.org/parables)** - Complete collection with interpretation
- **[Names of God](https://kjvstudy.org/names-of-god)** - Revealing God's character through His names
- **[The Tetragrammaton](https://kjvstudy.org/tetragrammaton)** - Deep dive into YHWH
- **[Biblical Covenants](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-covenants)** - Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, New
- **[Fruits of the Spirit](https://kjvstudy.org/fruits-of-the-spirit)** - Greek word studies and theological exposition
- **[Biblical Festivals](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-festivals)** - Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, and more
- **[Topical Index](https://kjvstudy.org/topics)** - Scripture organized by theme and subtopic
**Historical Context:**
- **[Biblical Timeline](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-timeline)** - From Creation through the early Church
- **[Biblical Maps](https://kjvstudy.org/biblical-maps)** - Geographic context for biblical narratives
- **[Family Tree](https://kjvstudy.org/family-tree)** - Genealogies from Adam through biblical history with searchable lineages
### Design & User Experience
**Tufte CSS Styling:**
- Classical typography with serif fonts for optimal readability
- Sidenotes and margin notes for supplementary information
- High contrast and generous white space
- Responsive design that adapts to all screen sizes
**Performance:**
- Aggressive caching for instant page loads
- Optimized for Fly.io deployment
- Always-on configuration eliminates cold starts
- Lazy loading of interlinear data
**Accessibility:**
- Semantic HTML structure
- Clear heading hierarchy
- Keyboard navigation support
- High contrast text
## Tech Stack
**Backend:**
- **FastAPI** - Modern, high-performance Python web framework
- **Python 3.13** - Latest Python with performance improvements
- **biblepy** - KJV Bible text library
- **Jinja2** - Server-side templating with custom filters
**Frontend:**
- **Tufte CSS** - Edward Tufte-inspired classical design
- **Vanilla JavaScript** - Minimal client-side code for enhanced functionality
- **Semantic HTML** - Accessible, well-structured markup
**Infrastructure:**
- **Docker** - Containerized deployment
- **Fly.io** - Production hosting with global CDN
- **uv** - Fast Python package management
## Installation
### Prerequisites
- Python 3.13 or higher
- [uv](https://github.com/astral-sh/uv) package manager
### Local Development
1. **Clone the repository**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/kennethreitz/kjvstudy.org.git
cd kjvstudy.org
```
2. **Install dependencies**
```bash
uv sync
```
3. **Run the development server**
```bash
uv run kjvstudy-org
```
4. **Open your browser**
```
http://localhost:8000
```
### Docker Development
```bash
# Build the image
docker build -t kjvstudy .
# Run the container
docker run -p 8000:8000 kjvstudy
# Or use docker-compose
docker compose up
```
## Deployment
### Fly.io Deployment
The application is optimized for Fly.io with:
- 2GB RAM, shared CPU (2 cores)
- Always-on configuration (min 1 machine)
- Preloaded interlinear data for fast responses
- Health checks and automatic recovery
```bash
# Install Fly CLI
curl -L https://fly.io/install.sh | sh
# Login to Fly
fly auth login
# Deploy
fly deploy
# View logs
fly logs
# SSH into machine
fly ssh console
```
### Environment Variables
```bash
PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1 # Immediate log output
PYTHONDONTWRITEBYTECODE=1 # Skip .pyc files
PRELOAD_INTERLINEAR=true # Load interlinear data on startup
```
## Project Structure
```
kjvstudy.org/
├── kjvstudy_org/
│ ├── server.py # Main FastAPI application
│ ├── kjv.py # Bible text access
│ ├── cross_references.py # Cross-reference data
│ ├── topics.py # Topical index
│ ├── interlinear_loader.py # Greek/Hebrew data
│ ├── reading_plans.py # Bible reading plans
│ ├── templates/ # Jinja2 templates
│ │ ├── base.html # Base template with Tufte CSS
│ │ ├── verse.html # Individual verse pages
│ │ ├── study_guides.html # Study guide templates
│ │ └── ...
│ └── static/ # Static assets
├── Dockerfile # Container configuration
├── fly.toml # Fly.io deployment config
├── pyproject.toml # Python dependencies
└── README.md # This file
```
## Contributing
We welcome contributions! Areas where you can help:
**Development:**
- Backend optimization and new features
- Frontend improvements and accessibility
- Mobile app development
- API development for external integrations
**Content:**
- Theological review for accuracy
- Additional study guides and resources
- Original language expertise (Greek/Hebrew)
- Historical and cultural context
**Design:**
- UI/UX improvements
- Accessibility enhancements
- Mobile experience optimization
- Print stylesheet development
**Documentation:**
- Tutorials and how-to guides
- API documentation
- User guides
- Translation to other languages
## Roadmap
**Planned Features:**
- Multiple Bible translations (ESV, NASB, NIV)
- User accounts with note-taking and highlighting
- Bible reading plans with progress tracking
- AI-powered commentary generation
- Mobile applications (iOS/Android)
- Prayer journal integration
- Scripture memorization tools
- Community discussion forums
- Live streaming integration for Bible studies
## License
This project is open source and available under the [ISC License](LICENSE).
## Acknowledgments
- **King James Bible (1769)** - The foundational text
- **FastAPI Community** - Excellent web framework
- **Edward Tufte** - Design philosophy and CSS inspiration
- **Open Source Community** - Tools and libraries that make this possible
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*"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 (KJV)