Hello!
I’d like to express a concern shared by many long-time Logos users: the Advanced Timeline Tool feels like an incomplete, outdated, and underdeveloped feature that has not evolved alongside the rest of the Logos platform.
While it was originally introduced as a promising tool for pedagogical and historical exploration, its current state is frustrating. It lacks key functionality and basic usability. The issues are not marginal—they are structural:
- Filters like “People” do not allow for multiple or grouped selection (e.g., “Greek philosophers” or “Church Fathers”), making serious exploration nearly impossible.
- The vast majority of events link to only one or two basic resources—usually dictionaries—regardless of the user’s library. This breaks the promise of contextual integration and feels disconnected from the core strength of Logos: dynamic personalization.
- The visual layout lacks any semantic hierarchy or thematic distinction. All events look the same, whether they are biblical, philosophical, or political.
- There is no guided or thematic mode (e.g., “Classical World,” “Second Temple Period,” “Early Church”), which is a basic feature in educational tools today.
- No ability to bookmark timelines, create custom views, or follow learning paths—tools that would empower teachers and students alike.
All of this results in the perception of a confusing and stagnant tool that has been neglected in Logos development cycles, despite its immense potential. Other tools—like Factbook, Counseling Guide, and the improved Search—have seen major investments. The Timeline tool, however, remains stuck in the past.
Please, finish what was started.
Improving the Timeline should not be locked behind a paywall or new tier of Logos. It is not a premium wish list item—it is a necessary correction to a feature that was marketed as part of the core experience.
As a user committed to Logos for both biblical and historical study, I urge the development team to prioritize this update and treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
