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Release Notes

Track the latest updates, new features, and improvements to the Bible Study App. We're continuously adding content and enhancing your study experience.

25+

Characters

15+

Events

10+

Places

60+

Features

v1.6.0LatestFebruary 5, 2026
Architecture & Performance
  • Codebase restructured for long-term scalability
  • Reusable component library for consistent UI patterns
  • Centralized data layer with shared types and utilities

All Changes

  • ImprovementExtracted shared TypeScript types (Character, Concept, Event, Place) into a dedicated types module for better maintainability
  • ImprovementCreated reusable PageLayout, PageHeader, BackButton, and ScriptureReference components, eliminating boilerplate across 10+ pages
  • ImprovementCentralized places data into a single shared module, removing duplicate definitions across the search and places pages
  • ImprovementExtracted timeline data (world events, prophets, miracles, books) into separate modules, reducing the timeline page by 140+ lines
  • ImprovementCentralized navigation links and app constants for single-source-of-truth configuration
  • FeatureAdded getEventById helper for consistent event lookups across the app
  • FeatureLoading skeleton states now show visual feedback instead of blank screens
  • ImprovementEnhanced layout metadata with title templates and viewport theme-color for better SEO
  • FixReplaced raw anchor tags with Next.js Link components on the events page for proper client-side navigation
  • FixRemoved unused styles/globals.css file that contained conflicting theme tokens
v1.5.0January 26, 2026
Disciples Update
  • Complete disciple profiles for all 12 apostles plus Matthias
  • New Disciple role filter on characters page
  • Release notes page to track changes

All Changes

  • ContentAdded comprehensive character profiles for Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew (Nathanael), Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot, and Matthias
  • FeatureNew 'Disciple' role filter on characters page to easily find all of Jesus's disciples
  • ContentEach disciple profile includes linguistic analysis of names (Hebrew/Greek/Aramaic), key events, scripture references, and historical traditions
  • FeatureAdded release notes page to document app changes and updates
v1.4.0January 26, 2026
Timeline Expansion
  • New expandable track system for timeline
  • Prophets, Miracles, and Books of the Bible tracks
  • Minimap navigation and search

All Changes

  • FeatureTimeline tracks now expand when clicked to show items on multiple rows, preventing overlap
  • FeatureAdded Prophets track with 19 prophets from Samuel to John the Baptist
  • FeatureAdded Miracles track with 25 miracles from the Flood to Pentecost
  • FeatureAdded Books of the Bible track showing when each book was written
  • FeatureTimeline minimap for bird's eye navigation
  • FeatureSearch functionality to find and jump to timeline items
  • FeatureJump to Era dropdown for quick navigation to key periods
  • ImprovementHierarchical track filtering with People, Events, and Scripture groups
v1.3.0January 26, 2026
Support & Events Update
  • Support page with PayPal donations
  • The Fiery Furnace event detail
  • The Mauling at Bethel event detail

All Changes

  • FeatureAdded Support page with one-time and monthly donation options via PayPal
  • FeatureSupport button added to header navigation
  • ContentNew biblical event: The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3) with full sequence, symbolism, and linguistic analysis
  • ContentNew biblical event: The Mauling at Bethel (2 Kings 2:23-25) with theological context and Hebrew word study
v1.2.0January 26, 2026
Characters Enhancement
  • Enhanced filtering system for characters
  • Sort by date (chronological order)
  • Active filter tags display

All Changes

  • FeatureSearch functionality for characters by name
  • FeatureTestament filter dropdown (Old Testament, New Testament, All)
  • FeatureRole filter dropdown (Prophet, King, Apostle, Patriarch)
  • FeatureSort options: Name, Testament, Key Events, Date (chronological)
  • FeatureActive filter tags with one-click removal
  • ImprovementDate sorting places characters by earliest biblical event
v1.1.0January 2026
Foundation Release
  • Biblical characters with detailed profiles
  • Events with theological analysis
  • Interactive timeline

All Changes

  • FeatureCharacter profiles with life overview, family lineage, key events, and scripture references
  • FeatureLinguistic analysis section showing Hebrew/Greek word origins and meanings
  • FeatureBiblical events with sequence breakdown, symbols, and participants
  • FeatureTheological concepts with definitions and cross-references
  • FeatureInteractive timeline with multiple tracks (Characters, Events, World Events, Historical Figures)
  • FeaturePlaces section with biblical locations
  • FeatureGlobal search across all content

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