The free book of the month for June appears to be live and is the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary on Esther by Anthony Tomasino http://www.logos.com/product/38953/esther-evangelical-exegetical-commentary
The plus one, for 99 cents, is Gary Derickson's commentary on John's epistles in the same series http://www.logos.com/product/25000/1-2-and-3-john-evangelical-exegetical-commentary
Thanks Logos!
Thanks Faithlife! Had both on my wishlist [y]
I apologize for my original post- I see now though an expression of frustration it is causing a certai amount of unnecessay discourse, once again forgive my post.
I also purchased the EEC in the beginning. I was reading some older forum posts and if I remember correctly, the first volume was released on June 1, 2011. According to my library, eight volumes have been released over the past 4 years.
I'm not upset at Logos giving away 2 of the commentaries. I've gotten some good deals from Logos in the past as well. I just wish that more of them would move into production.
To put page numbers on a potentially expanding resource would be frustrating.
I think it's workable. There are at least a couple of different ways it could be handled. One would be to simply let individual pages get longer (perhaps much longer) as new content is added. The page numbers would still serve as internal markers that could be used in references - they would just get a bit further a apart over time. Another might be to subdivide pages as they expand. So, if page 247 is dramatically expanded, perhaps it could be broken up into 247.1, 247.2, 247.3, etc. Old references to page 247 would still be relevant.
How likely is it that scholarly commentaries get expanded ad repetitum? I would think that it would be no different than when standard commentaries get revised. I mean, perhaps I missed something, but EEC volumes are not supposed to be like the Lexham dictionary, constantly updated and expanded, right?
I wouldn't think it's very likely. My only point was that even if we think it could happen, having page numbers would still be useful for those of us who have to footnote the things we say.
I don't expect content to be added to or continually updated, but there certainly have been some updates after the fact. Here's one example: https://community.logos.com/forums/p/71023/494621.aspx#494621
How likely is it that scholarly commentaries get expanded ad repetitum? I would think that it would be no different than when standard commentaries get revised. I mean, perhaps I missed something, but EEC volumes are not supposed to be like the Lexham dictionary, constantly updated and expanded, right? I don't expect content to be added to or continually updated, but there certainly have been some updates after the fact. Here's one example: https://community.logos.com/forums/p/71023/494621.aspx#494621
That's actually pretty cool. But it also raises the question of whether there's an edition number or publication date that gets bumped each time it's updated. Otherwise it's going to be difficult to know which version is under consideration when the work is cited.
The EEC is a stellar series, and we should be excited about it. But I'm afraid I've lost my initial excitement and keep wondering whether I made the right choice to purchase the whole series, or not.
That has been my thoughts long before this. I have appreciated what I have received, but was too trusting that the series would progress as originally projected. I am not angered that others are receiving this great deal, but have already come to the realization that this series may never be completed. Dates keep being pushed back, and the last I checked, there are several volumes that do not even have a prospective author listed. It was a major purchase for me, and I have been disappointed. I still hope to receive some more volumes, but would never pay in advance like that again for anything from Logos.
This is the bestest freebie deal ever! Thanks FL.
As for the plight of you early subscribers, my heart goes out to all of you. My hopes are that Bob will do something like dynamic pricing, giving back the cost of these two volumes for those who supported the set early.
You might have forgotten a couple superlatives as in "the most bestest of them all forever!" [;)]
Thanks for all the feedback everyone. While it is great to hear the positive excitement about these fantastic resources, I want to take a moment and acknowledge some of the concerns as well.
I too have purchased the 44-volume set. I believe in this series, and am looking forward to receiving the rest of the volumes as they become available. And yes, the best way to get these incredible volumes is through purchasing the entire collection.
Our goal with Free Book of the Month is two-fold: to showcase new and/or exciting resources for our current users, and to offer appealing opportunities for new users to explore our platform. By purchasing the entire set, you are already on the cutting edge of our user base. Let me assure you that the added attention and adoption of this commentary series helps us all.
In the meantime, we will be working out a special “thank-you” to early adopters of the EEC. You’ve helped us see this project this far and we want to ensure that you remain as committed as we are. Watch your inboxes for details over the next few days.
Jonathan, excellent. I don't have the set but credibility matters.
Thanks Jonathan for the update.
I am not one of these series purchasers, but I am happy to read this. [Y]
This doesn't apply to me, but I'm pleased to hear this for the early adopters.
Also, I think this gesture speaks volumes about kind of company FL is. [Y]
Righteous [Y]
In case you all didn’t see it, here’s a link to the blog update we posted for the EEC in February: https://blog.logos.com/2015/02/whats-new-for-the-eec-in-2015/
Here’s some more current news:
In an effort to quicken the editorial process we’ve recently added JoAnna Hoyt (mentioned above) as well as two additional copy editors to the EEC team.
Commentaries are incredibly intricate and often those complexities cause delays. We often hold out hope that we will reach the estimated dates and wait too long to extend them. In the future we will update our estimations sooner and post updates like the one above more frequently.
Thank you all again for supporting the EEC. Watch for Jude and 1 & 2 Samuel. We can’t wait to release them!
--Justin Marr, Associate Publisher, Production and Trade, Lexham Press
Thanks for the update. I can't wait to see them.
Wow, thank you. Faithlife always goes the extra mile to do the generous thing.
That is very gracious. Thank You.
[:D] I'm watching and I'm smiling [:D]
Thank you Jonathan & FL
That's a really nice gesture. Thanks in advance!
Thanks a lot for the detailed update, Justin! This really gives us a better idea of what's going on behind the ever changing dates mentioned on the website.
Would you mind elaborating a little bit on what you wrote under "Others"?
Others: All other EEC volumes are in various stages of authorship. We have an amazing team of authors and they’re all working hard to write content that will advance scholarship and enrich your study.
There are about 13 volumes that say 'TBA' under 'Estimated Publication Date'. Does that mean that these volumes will be published even later than the latest date mentioned on the website (2019, Job)? Or might they be published sooner? Would it be possible to give an estimated year of publication (e.g. "2017, or 2017-2018")? It would give early adopters (and others) at least an idea of which commentaries volumes are actually being worked on and might come out sooner or later.
For three of those TBA-volumes, even the author of the volume is still to be announced (Romans, 2 Corinthians, and Amos/Jonah/Micah). Can you explain to us what this means? Does it mean that it really is still unknown who's going to write the commentary? Or has the author started on writing already but you wait with the announcement up to a certain point?
One final question.The website says: "The entire 44-volume set will be available in 2019". Do you expect that to happen?
There are about 13 volumes that say 'TBA' under 'Estimated Publication Date'. Does that mean that these volumes will be published even later than the latest date mentioned on the website (2019, Job)? Or might they be published sooner? Would it be possible to give an estimated year of publication (e.g. "2017, or 2017-2018")? It would give early adopters (and others) at least an idea of which commentaries volumes are actually being worked on and might come out sooner or later. For three of those TBA-volumes, even the author of the volume is still to be announced (Romans, 2 Corinthians, and Amos/Jonah/Micah). Can you explain to us what this means? Does it mean that it really is still unknown who's going to write the commentary? Or has the author started on writing already but you wait with the announcement up to a certain point? One final question.The website says: "The entire 44-volume set will be available in 2019". Do you expect that to happen?
Very good questions. Others of us would also like to hear the answers to them.
There are about 13 volumes that say 'TBA' under 'Estimated Publication Date'. Does that mean that these volumes will be published even later than the latest date mentioned on the website (2019, Job)? Or might they be published sooner? Would it be possible to give an estimated year of publication (e.g. "2017, or 2017-2018")? It would give early adopters (and others) at least an idea of which commentaries volumes are actually being worked on and might come out sooner or later. For three of those TBA-volumes, even the author of the volume is still to be announced (Romans, 2 Corinthians, and Amos/Jonah/Micah). Can you explain to us what this means? Does it mean that it really is still unknown who's going to write the commentary? Or has the author started on writing already but you wait with the announcement up to a certain point? One final question.The website says: "The entire 44-volume set will be available in 2019". Do you expect that to happen? Very good questions. Others of us would also like to hear the answers to them.
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The free books of the month are getting better as are the Plus Ones. Probably makes up for the money I spend each month. It's much appreciated to have quality free books offered by Faithlife.
I'm looking forward to the day when they get so good that they'll offer the Dictionary of Classical Hebrew as a free book (or even for 99¢ (I can dream, can't I? [:D]).
There are about 13 volumes that say 'TBA' under 'Estimated Publication Date'. Does that mean that these volumes will be published even later than the latest date mentioned on the website (2019, Job)? Or might they be published sooner? Would it be possible to give an estimated year of publication (e.g. "2017, or 2017-2018")? It would give early adopters (and others) at least an idea of which commentaries volumes are actually being worked on and might come out sooner or later For three of those TBA-volumes, even the author of the volume is still to be announced (Romans, 2 Corinthians, and Amos/Jonah/Micah). Can you explain to us what this means? Does it mean that it really is still unknown who's going to write the commentary? Or has the author started on writing already but you wait with the announcement up to a certain point? One final question.The website says: "The entire 44-volume set will be available in 2019". Do you expect that to happen?
There are about 13 volumes that say 'TBA' under 'Estimated Publication Date'. Does that mean that these volumes will be published even later than the latest date mentioned on the website (2019, Job)? Or might they be published sooner? Would it be possible to give an estimated year of publication (e.g. "2017, or 2017-2018")? It would give early adopters (and others) at least an idea of which commentaries volumes are actually being worked on and might come out sooner or later
In the meantime, we will be working out a special “thank-you” to early adopters of the EEC. You’ve helped us see this project this far and we want to ensure that you remain as committed as we are. Watch your inboxes for details over the next few days. Wow, thank you. Faithlife always goes the extra mile to do the generous thing.
It didn't take long for Faithlife to respond. I just received an email with a gift certificate because I purchased the entire set when it was first offered.
Thanks so much for your generosity!
I doubt I'll get one - I bought the first 4 volumes individually to heck it out then committed to the entire set. Oh well yet another penalty of being a prolific buyer, just not early enough this time.
What about those who bought the individuals commentaries, not the whole 44 volumes.. (because we're thinking we might see our Lord before the set gets completed) [:O]
Do we get a special "thank you"?
It didn't take long for Faithlife to respond. I just received an email with a gift certificate because I purchased the entire set when it was first offered. Thanks so much for your generosity!
Me too! Thanks Faithlife!
I saw this thread when it started but lost track of it. Just got the coupon by email, and I wanted to say thank you to Logos for the generosity.
I was wrong! I got an email too! How extraordinarily generous, thank you Faithlife!
Thanks for the gift, very generous of FL- thanks for remembering 😉
In the meantime, we will be working out a special “thank-you” to early adopters of the EEC. You’ve helped us see this project this far and we want to ensure that you remain as committed as we are. Watch your inboxes for details over the next few days. What about those who bought the individuals commentaries, not the whole 44 volumes.. (because we're thinking we might see our Lord before the set gets completed) Do we get a special "thank you"?
What about those who bought the individuals commentaries, not the whole 44 volumes.. (because we're thinking we might see our Lord before the set gets completed)
You can have the balance of my set😜
How good of Faithlife!
I purchased EEC in the second tranche, I think at 799 rather than 749 from memory. Should I have received a voucher by now ?
Good morning, BriM,
I have checked your account and you purchased the 44-volume set for $749.95. Your coupon code was sent on June 3, 2015.
However, I am e-mailing you now with the coupon code, just to be sure. Please check your e-mail in the next hour.
Thanks,
-Jonathan
Thanks Jonathan, I have the coupon now and am pleasantly surprised by how generous it is. Thanks Faithlife.
I received some of these volumes with collector's edition and I was wondering if they will all be added little by little or whether collector's edition only came with those first few volumes.
