Parallel Resources
Updated for Logos 8+
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What are Parallel Resources?
- Parallel Resources allow you to quickly change the resource in the current tab to that of another resource with the same reference
e.g. same Bible passage, same topic/headword, same Greek lemma.
- Parallel Resources can only come from resource types that are indexed similarly e.g.:
- bibles, bible commentaries, bible notes and study bibles.
- encyclopedias and bible concordances.
- original language lexicons
- When Parallel Resources are available for a resource you will notice the
icon in the resource’s toolbar.
- Parallel Resources will always have the default column All Parallel Resources but there can be additional columns for Collections
(see Collections & Parallel Resources).
- Not all books will have Parallel Resources:
- Books which don’t have a Reference box
- Books which have only page numbers in the reference box.
How to I open Parallel Resources?
- Open a resource (book) which has the icon

- Click on the Parallel Resource icon
- Notice the drop down All Parallel Resources menu (there could be another column for a collection).
- A list of parallel resources is present in the menu.
Note that the open resource has an orange bar next to it.

- Click on one of the resources in the list. It will change to that resource in your tab.
Collections & Parallel Resources
How do I get a Collection to appear in Parallel Resources?
- You will need to setup your collections prior to using them in Parallel Resources (see Collections).
- Click on Tools in the top menu.
- Click on Collections in the drop down menu.
- Click on the Open button in the toolbar and open the collection that you want to use for Parallel Resources.

- Click on the checkbox so that this collection can be used with Parallel Resources.
- Repeat the above to enable other collections that you want to use with Parallel Resources.
- Note:
- don’t use a collection if you are happy with All Parallel Resources
- use a collection that reflects your intended usage e.g. a collection of Greek lexicons (rather than Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic lexicons),
a collection of Septuagint bibles. - a collection of bible commentaries, study bibles and bible notes can be used with any open bible commentary.
Why don’t I see my Collection in Parallel Resources?
- Make sure that you have your collection tagged to be used with Parallel Resources
- The resource that you are using is not in that collection:
- if possible, switch to a resource that is in that collection, and
- check your collection rule to see why that resource is not included.
- Your entry in the Reference box (below) may not be found in any other resources for that collection:

- For some resource types this isn’t unusual i.e. bible dictionaries.
Check your collection rule to see if any resources have been excluded. - If it is a Bible/Commentary:
- the reference could be outside your preferred canon; for which you only have one bible/commentary.
- if it is an OT reference the other books in the collection may only cover the NT (and vice-versa).
- If you have more than one Collection with this resource, you may need to change the Parallel Resource page
What shows up in the Parallel Resources?
- Resources which are indexed similarly to the current resource
e.g. bibles and bible commentaries.
- Resources which match the reference in your reference box.
- Collection(s) which have books that are considered parallel resources.

- If more than two collections are available you will see a page changer at the bottom of the drop down menu.
I don’t see the Parallel Resources icon
- If your resource’s window is too small the icon will not show up
- Try making your resource’s window larger until your see the Parallel Resource icon

- Not all books will have Parallel Resources:
- Books which don’t have a Reference box
- Books which have only page numbers in the reference box.
What is the order of Books in Parallel Resources?
- They follow the order that you have set in your Library’s prioritization (see Prioritizing),
but note that:
- resources appear only if they match the reference in your reference box.
- the All Parallel Resources column will include resources outside of your collection(s)
Tip: you can use the keyboard to navigate the Parallel Resources
- Click in the text/viewing area of the panel; not on the toolbar
- Use the Left/Right arrows on your keyboard to sequence through the books in your Parallel Resources.
[Mac Users: Cmd-Left and Cmd-Right]
- Once that you have passed the last book, it will start at the beginning of the list.
- If you have collections tagged for use with this resource,
you can select which Parallel Resource column to use with the keyboard sequence:
- click on the Parallel Resource icon.
- click on the column to use.
