Is the IVP Dictionary Bundle (8vol) worth the price?
I already have dictionaries, so wondering if this really is worth the extra cost.
Thoughts?
Thank you.
I do not have any of the IVP dictionaries yet, but they are definitely on my radar due to the number of positive reviews I have seen. If you have not already looked at it, it might be worth your while to check out this:
https://www.logos.com/product/49068/the-essential-ivp-reference-collection-version-3
That will get you some of the dictionaries and several other goodies for a reasonable price. If it goes on sale this December, as it has in past years, I am planning on adding it to my library. I think I have seen on the forums that it has been as low as $110 or $120.
Hey Michael,
A colleague of mine used to require the Pentateuch volume for a class he taught in seminary. On the weight of his recommendation, I eventually bought them all, including the upgraded volumes -- almost always discounted in some way. I think they're good and I refer to them often frequently reading long passages, but dictionaries often don't tell me enough of what I want to know, or don't convey a deep enough understanding. But that's why we've got a whole library, right? [:)]
In summary, while I cannot assess their relative value for you, I consider them good investments for my library.
I own them and I would say that they really, really good. They are academic and may not be to everyone's taste for that reason.
They offer a lot for the price and I usually recommend them to those looking to improve their library in a cost-effective manner.
I do not have any of the IVP dictionaries yet, but they are definitely on my radar due to the number of positive reviews I have seen. If you have not already looked at it, it might be worth your while to check out this: https://www.logos.com/product/49068/the-essential-ivp-reference-collection-version-3 That will get you some of the dictionaries and several other goodies for a reasonable price. If it goes on sale this December, as it has in past years, I am planning on adding it to my library. I think I have seen on the forums that it has been as low as $110 or $120.
Plus (if I am not mistaken), buying this gets you dynamic pricing on the Dictionary Bundle. Vice versa, too.
This is one of the best bang-for-the-buck investments in Logos. Highly recommended.
Is the IVP Dictionary Bundle (8vol) worth the price? I already have dictionaries, so wondering if this really is worth the extra cost. Thoughts? Thank you.
Yes, and you are welcome.
I also highly recommend them, especially if you are working on research projects. The articles are extremely helpful and in-depth, and the bibliographies are great for additional research recommendations. A must have IMO.
get them all and also the AYBD if you don't already have it.
Get ISBE while your at it as well.
IVP Dictionaries are absolutely the best, and I agree that you also need AYBD and ISBE. Then you are all set.
Anyone know how the IVP bundle would compare with the New International Dictionary Bundle?
Thanks.
the New International Dictionary Bundle
Not sure which one you mean: can you include a link?
Since he mentions 8vols in the OP, I think Michael means this: https://www.logos.com/product/37742/the-ivp-bible-dictionary-series
Nah, this is the IVP bundle. I was asking about which was the other one is was asking comparison to.
https://www.logos.com/product/5465/new-international-dictionary-of-old-testament-theology-and-exegesis
Michael, those dictionaries are very different in kind. The IVP dictionaries are topical, based on the type of biblical literature they pertain to (e.g., prophetic books). The NIDOTTE takes a lexical approach and explores the salient theological points that pertain to specific words and their cognates in the whole of the OT (though it can distinguish, within articles, between how a word is used in different parts of the OT if there are distinct usages). Here is an example below:
The IVP Dictionaries are excellent and well worth the investment. If you combine them with the ISBE you are in great shape. Furthermore, I have also found that the Baker Dictionary is pretty good (you get it in some of the higher base packages) along with the Lexham Dictionary that just received a huge update. That being said, my two "go to" dictionaries are ISBE and IVP series.
These IVP dictionaries- the ones in the Reference Essential Bundle (v. 3)?
You're kidding, right? Re-read the whole thread and you will find your answer. Apparently if you read it you haven't been paying attention.
DAL
Michael,
just to make this clear:
Hope this helps
...since dynamic pricing applies, the above means that after you buy #1, you'll get a discount of about 50% on #2
Right-o! It also means after you buy #2, you'd get a discount on #1. I love dynamic pricing! [:)]
I'm not entirely sure which method would result in the lowest total price if you got them both.
You can try to buy the partial collection first, see what discount you get on the whole collection afterward. If it is lower overall, good. If not, return the partial collection and get the full collection. You can also contact sales to ask. The chat feature from product pages works well; I use it often.
For what its worth, owning the first, the second is about 170$ (168 and change).
Thank you for breaking that down- I lost track, as I have been looking at a large amount of resources aside from reading forum posts. I appreciate the simplicity of NB Mick. The response of DAL was not very gracious and was not received well. Thanks for the support.
I'm sorry you're so sensitive Michael, but the answer to your question was in the very first response you received! How could you have possibly missed that...LOL...anyway, stop asking questions and act! Your best bet is to get the IVP Reference Bundle and then upgrade through dynamic pricing to the other volumes you will be missing. The reason for doing that is because you get the other "pocket" dictionaries along with other useful resources that would not be included if you only bought the 8 black dictionaries. So you would get more for your money, does that make sense? I hope it does. Now go click the quick buy button to make it easier on you!
