I am making a few gospel apps for the AppStore, for this competition and for fun. However I am need of a little assistance. I didn't know where else to go to ask this question so I'll ask here.
PROBLEM: I am trying to integrate the scriptures into my app. This is not just a scripture app it has some extra features that no other app has. I am trying to replicate the Gospel Library App on how they display the scriptures. However, I need the scriptures I n an easy format for me to easily put them straight into my app. Has anyone made a scripture app before? Maybe if they could give me their source files? Or if anyone has any ideas that would be great. Leave a comment.. Need clarification, just ask.
HELP !
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There are also open source or public domain copies of all the scriptures available which may suit your needs just fine. For example,micklem0re wrote:I need the scriptures I n an easy format for me to easily put them straight into my app.
http://scriptures.nephi.org
You might be able to request access to the Church's version or APIs, but I'd start with the above or similar.
Best wishes!
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I would also like to use several quotes and references from the scriptures in my game. Do I need permission from the Church to do this? I found no licensing information available on scriptures.nephi.org. Are we allowed to use the scriptures.nephi.org data without permission from the Church? The FAQ says: "Note that the Church is not currently able to consider copyright permission requests from Contest participants." so I assume this includes the scriptures since they are copyrighted?
Thanks!
Joseph
Thanks!
Joseph
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Hi Joseph. The scriptures themselves are public domain and do not require Church permission to use, quote, include, etc. The Church's particular presentation of the Scriptures (with footnotes, indexing, layout) presents a different issue, but I assume you're looking merely for the text to use. As noted in the Readme.txt file on scriptures.nephi.org, please remember to treat the Scriptures with the respect they deserve.
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Yes, thank you for your reply!
Joseph
Joseph