Kerygma - Bible Explained

Ange Rodriguez · Books

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Aug 27, 2026
New version 7.0 → 8.0

Widgets on your home screen Two widgets to sit next to your apps. "Verse of the day" — a word from Scripture or a saint, renewed every morning, readable without opening anything. "Continue reading" — your current chapter and your streak, one tap away. Word of the Day Every day a word waits for you on the home screen: a verse, or a line from Augustine, Teresa of Ávila, Padre Pio. Tap it and it becomes a card to share. If you'd rather stay with Scripture alone, saint quotes switch off in Settings › Reading. Books No more leaving the reader to change chapter. Open "Books" — every book, its chapters in a grid, your progress in plain sight, and you jump wherever you want. Explanations Every explanation you've asked for is now gathered in your Library. Find them, read them again, open the passage back in its context. Scan your paper Bible Still reading on paper? Keep your Bible open next to your phone. Snap the page header ("MATTHEW 5" is enough) — Kerygma finds the passage, then gives you its explanation and the chapter's insights. Paper and app, finally reconciled. The photo is only used to identify the passage; it's never stored. (Beta) Create and share your plan Build the reading you actually want: pick the books, or just the chapters you care about, set the order, choose the pace. Every plan gets a short code and a link — send it to a friend, your group, your parish, and they join the same reading at their own pace. Prayers Pater Noster, Ave Maria, Salve Regina: the Latin on one side, your language on the other, and what each prayer is really saying. They now share in a single gesture. Design & fixes Redesigned ambient player, simplified reading preferences, smoother scan animations. Refined interface and a few fewer bugs.

Aug 26, 2026
New version 4.1 → 7.0

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Kerygma: Read and Understand the Catholic Bible Do you want to read the Bible but don't know where to start? Do you give up after a few chapters because the text feels obscure or difficult to follow? Kerygma was designed for you. The complete Catholic Bible in your pocket Kerygma includes all 73 books of the Catholic Bible: the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the deuterocanonical books often missing from other apps (Tobit, Judith, Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch). Fully offline, anytime. Two ways to read, depending on your time Classic Reading Browse the Bible book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Select any passage to annotate, save, or request an explanation. Quick Reading Quick Reader mode transforms each chapter into a clear, fluid narrative presented like a story. Ideal when you're short on time or want to quickly grasp the essence of a passage. Scan your paper Bible Still read on paper? Point your camera at the page header (Matthew 5 is enough) and Kerygma opens the passage with its explanation and the chapter's insights. The photo is only used to identify the passage; it's never stored. Truly understand what you read Behind every verse lies a wealth of meaning. Kerygma offers AI-generated explanations that analyze each passage from multiple perspectives: symbolic, semantic, contextual, and interreligious. No need for a 600-page commentary. The essentials are always within reach. Never lose your place A bookmark automatically saves your progress in each book. Pick up exactly where you left off, even after days away. Daily streaks and chapter goals help you build a consistent reading habit without pressure. Your notes, always with you Select a verse, add a personal note, and find it later in your notebook. Build your own reflection on Scripture, step by step. A design that lets the text speak Kerygma adopts a minimalist and clean design. No clutter, no intrusive notifications, no distractions. Serif typography gives Scripture the dignity it deserves. Light, dark, and automatic modes adapt to your environment and time of day. Fully offline No internet connection? No problem. The entire Bible is available locally on your device. Explore the Places of the Bible The Biblical Atlas maps over 100 locations connected to the Bible and Christianity on an interactive map. Discover the sites mentioned in Scripture and rediscover the geography of sacred history. Kerygma Plus: Go further Kerygma Plus unlocks unlimited AI explanations, advanced reading modes, and all future premium features. Free 3-day trial with no commitment. Monthly or yearly subscription, cancel anytime. Why choose Kerygma? 100% Catholic Access all 73 books, including the deuterocanonical texts often missing from other apps. Bible in Stories Short on time? Quick Reader summarizes each chapter into concise slides for instant understanding. Your AI spiritual guide Get clear explanations of historical context, symbolism, and original meanings instantly. It's like having a theologian with you at all times. Distraction-free reading A minimalist design with no ads or intrusive notifications, so you can focus on what matters most: the Word. Always with you Access your texts and personal notes anywhere, even offline, whether on a train or in a church. Kerygma is for everyone: believers seeking to deepen their faith, curious minds discovering the Bible for the first time, and anyone who wants to explore a foundational text of Western culture. Privacy Policy: https://kerygo.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://kerygo.app/tos

What's new · 8.0

Widgets on your home screen Two widgets to sit next to your apps. "Verse of the day" — a word from Scripture or a saint, renewed every morning, readable without opening anything. "Continue reading" — your current chapter and your streak, one tap away. Word of the Day Every day a word waits for you on the home screen: a verse, or a line from Augustine, Teresa of Ávila, Padre Pio. Tap it and it becomes a card to share. If you'd rather stay with Scripture alone, saint quotes switch off in Settings › Reading. Books No more leaving the reader to change chapter. Open "Books" — every book, its chapters in a grid, your progress in plain sight, and you jump wherever you want. Explanations Every explanation you've asked for is now gathered in your Library. Find them, read them again, open the passage back in its context. Scan your paper Bible Still reading on paper? Keep your Bible open next to your phone. Snap the page header ("MATTHEW 5" is enough) — Kerygma finds the passage, then gives you its explanation and the chapter's insights. Paper and app, finally reconciled. The photo is only used to identify the passage; it's never stored. (Beta) Create and share your plan Build the reading you actually want: pick the books, or just the chapters you care about, set the order, choose the pace. Every plan gets a short code and a link — send it to a friend, your group, your parish, and they join the same reading at their own pace. Prayers Pater Noster, Ave Maria, Salve Regina: the Latin on one side, your language on the other, and what each prayer is really saying. They now share in a single gesture. Design & fixes Redesigned ambient player, simplified reading preferences, smoother scan animations. Refined interface and a few fewer bugs.

Details

ReleasedMay 2026
UpdatedJul 2026
Version8.0
Size103.7 MB
RequiresiOS 15.1 or later
Age rating12+
LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
PriceFree
Categories BooksEducation
Bundle IDcom.angerod.kerygma