Abstract: A hand-held electronic Bible. A user having a stylus handwrites inputs and commands onto the screen of the electronic Bible. Handwriting recognition software receives the handwritten inputs and commands and then converts the inputs and commands into computer readable inputs and commands. The hand-held electronic Bible includes a processor, programming and a memory configured to display biblical text on the screen, receive handwritten inputs and commands from a user, and to process the inputs and commands to display biblical information requested by the user. In a preferred embodiment, the hand-held electronic Bible is a programmed tablet PC. In another preferred embodiment, the hand-held electronic Bible includes a books button, a memorize button, a dictionary button and a notes button.