Enchiridion Patristicum theological index

After a long wait, I'm glad to have this resource. It's nice that the entries are linked to the theological index, but I'm surprised to see that most of the index is not linked to the numbered entries. Only those rare entries ending in an asterisk or letter are linked. Topic 385 has examples of both of these: "385 idque unione personali, 379, 393, 709, 873, 1017, 1110, 1227, 1288, 1354, 1431, 1518, 1680, 1842, 1859, 1916, 2056, 2061, 2124, 2128, 2132*, 2134, 2170, 2171, 2183, 2198, 2221, 2238, 2241, 2287a, 2287b, 2287c, 2312, 2362, 2368, 2379, 2380, 2383." No numbers are linked except 2132*, 2287a, 2287b, and 2287c.

So how are we supposed to use the index? Is the lack of links an oversight that will be corrected, or is there some trick to easily view all the entries listed for a topic?

I also find that while the text and translation will scroll together, if I try to get Willis's The Teachings of the Church Fathers to scroll with the text, the text jumps to unrelated locations.

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NB.Mick

I also find that while the text and translation will scroll together

you sure of that?

My versions don't - after all they only have the useless page index (and to my utter astonishment - the blurb makes much of Rouet's referencing, and of course Logos does have datatypes for the fathers which would allow linking any English translation)

J.C. Russo

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1202711#Comment_1202711

I'm sure the Greek text and Latin translation scroll together in the Verbum app on my iPad when I put them together in a split tab and link them. It's not great, because it can be hard to get a whole entry to show on both tabs, but it does work on this platform. I haven't tried it elsewhere.

DMB

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1202711#Comment_1202711

Scroll-wise, they seem to link, but a page behind ... I'm at a loss how that could be coded (mobile).

I agree the index is critical. I wonder if the digitizers are familiar with why a book has value (vs just applying the parsers).

Smudging lipstick on the pig, at least a CitedBy can track the Biblical refs. I think this is a third Catholic-ish resource not fully delivered (usefulness). I'm still disappointed with NJB's notes.

DMB

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1202711#Comment_1202711

... and of course Logos does have datatypes for the fathers which would allow linking any English translation.

I agree on linking to the Fathers (english). But they do link to Patrologiae. I was relunctant to fill out my greek early Patrologiae ... now I will.

SineNomine

I am thoroughly disappointed in this resource as is. It's almost entirely useless to me.

If it's not going to be changed, I will request a refund.

MJ. Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1202732#Comment_1202732

See Fix Enchiridon Patristicum | Faithlife which is where Kyle sees and responds the fastest (usually).

Hapax Legomena

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1202736#Comment_1202736

Thanks all. I’d preordered this resource but hadn’t had a chance to explore it yet. This discussion is very helpful to me. M.J. - you’re a gem!