Why is there a new Matthew for INT Interpretation?

Older one: https://www.logos.com/product/15679/interpretation-a-bible-commentary-for-teaching-and-preaching-matthew

New one: https://www.logos.com/product/263098/matthew

It looks like the entire series is being replaced. Why? It's not cheap.

As did its illustrious forerunner, the new Interpretation Bible Commentary series offers clergy, teachers, and students one of the richest interpretive resources for biblical inquiry and homiletical engagement. Integrating literary, historical, theological, and pastoral insights from an inclusive group of preeminent scholars and teachers, these volumes reflect the major shifts in interpretive strategies for a dramatically changing contemporary context. Whether one is leaning into research or preparing to preach, these volumes are a replete resource.

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Christian Alexander

You are correct Dale and your observations are correct. I would like to know the answer as well.

MJ. Smith

It looks like the entire series is being replaced. Why? It's not cheap.

Like any commentary series it it because the publisher and a sufficient number of scholars believed that it was time for an update - a non-answer I know. This question should be directed to the publisher not Logos because Logos' new edition is driven by the publisher's release of an updated series. The closest to a publisher's explanation I could find quickly is "Emphasizing sound critical exegesis with strong theological sensibilities, the new Interpretation Bible Commentary series features innovative interpretive approaches that help readers engage the biblical text as a source for participating in the larger social world. These new volumes, written by an array of new and diverse authors, are designed to meet the needs of clergy, teachers, and students by inviting readers into the lively work of careful biblical interpretation for the purpose of faithful exposition"

David Paul

It looks like the entire series is being replaced. Why?

Um...the obvious answer is...money. When a commentary has been purchased by everyone who is going to buy it, how do you continue to generate revenue? You start from scratch and call it an update. Who knows, maybe there is enough scholarship since the first set came out to justify the redoubled effort. Or, maybe not.