QUESTION: What features of Verbum would not be avilable only having the Ctechism Collection?

I'm trying to help and encourage others in getting into Verbum but the usual barrier for most is cost. I have been suggesting to them just to get started by trying the Catechism Collection. Having said that I really don't know what specific behavior and functionality of Verbum to "demo" to them to explain what is there and what is not.

Can someone help me with that?

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Brian Losabia

I remember seeing the original version of this video and being blown away at how powerful the Catechism Collection could be. Take a look and it might give you some ideas.

Dan Francis

I believe it is very similar to Verbum Core only....

The Verbum 6 core engine is the software platform that you need to view and interact with Verbum resources on your desktop. The core engine delivers the Verbum 6 user interface and the features that are not dependent on a dataset to work.

Features Included in the Core Engine

Ask the Author
Bible Text Only (Visual Filter)
Collections
Context Menu (Right Click Menu)
Groups
Inline Search
Labels
Media Search
Notes
Prayer Lists
Reading Plans
Send to Kindle
Wikipedia

Features Limited by Your Library

Autocomplete
Everything Search
Factbook
Journals (Guide Section)
Textual Variants (Guide Section)
Visual Copy

Features Not Included in the Core Engine

Dan Francis

I would hope that the "Catholic Topical Index" was included.

-Dan

Average Joe

I would hope that the "Catholic Topical Index" was included.

-Dan

I wonder. The Catechism package predates the Catholic Topical Index, so I'm not sure that it is.

This makes a nice intro package. It is cheaper than the cost of a print Catechism and Bible together (on average), and it includes a lot more. It's easier to sell people on than some of the larger packages.

Dan Francis

I am Anglican and would have no qualms recommending this package as an inexpensive way to get into Logos the Vatican II documents are wonderful and the Catechism provides a most useful compendium of Christian teaching and interpretation. And while Christians may differ on some topics and interpretations it is a good starting place.

-DAn