Does anyone know what the revisions on the WBC Mic-Mal book are? Is it worth getting it if you already have the existing (previous Logos) version?
As Sgt Schulz used to say, "I know nothing." I would opine, however, that if there were not significant changes they would not publish a revision.
After looking at the sample pages and comparing them (cursorily) with that in my library, I don't see much difference. You have me wondering now.
All I can find is that it was scheduled on the chart:
I can't even find where Ralph L. Smith is at these days. I thought I read something about a Professor Emeritus position at Southwestern Baptist Seminary but it didn't give a date. He is not to be confused with Ralph M. Smith.
Have to agree with George on this one : nothing immediately obvious.
Suggest we need someone from Logos to tell us the substance of the revisions..... [*-)]
It has a new publication date! [:D]
If it's a major revision, I would not be against paying full price for it. But if I already have the previous edition as a digital book, I would have expected a lower price for a minor revision as a digital download, not the full price again.
When I compare what I would get for the same money, between a minor revision (if that is what it is) and a completely new book that I don't have in my library, there is a good argument for putting the budget towards something else instead.
I wait to hear what the changes are. But in the long run, I hope that I don't have to pay out full price one book at a time for revisions as this is one of the main commentary collections I have. Surely there should be a substantial discount for updates as electronic downloads for those who already have previous editions, especially when the updates are minor revisions. Just thinking out loud here - thinking more generally, across other commentary series also. While it might be inexpensive to buy a certain series initially, will it be much more expensive to maintain it over time, if publishers will expect users to pay full price (or near it) for revisions, even minor ones? But the option to just not buy it is always there...
It has a new publication date!
In that case I must buy it. How could I do without the new publication date? [;)]
I'm interested in the extent of revision too, particularly as it's the same author.
I would have expected a lower price for a minor revision as a digital download, not the full price again.
You could check to see what Logos can do for a current version owner. Nelson usually offers a discount for revised editions and new releases for those who own their 54 and 6 volume WBC offering. Logos might be able to give you that directly if you are interested. The Nelson site curiously does not list the revised Micah-Malachi volume.
I take it the consensus is that the revisions are not substantial enough to warrant existing owners of the original updating to the revised copy.
I saw nothing in the text or revision descrition to suggest otherwise.
I eMailed Customer Service and am awaiting an answer to 1) the depth/degree/kind of revisions and 2) any "upgrade" for present owners of the WBC series . . .
I agree with those who are suggesting caution. Although I've not gone through all the WBC versions, the nature of their 'revisions' tends towards being fairly light.
Thus, some volumes (my guess would include Psalms 101–150 , Isaiah 1–33 and 34–66, Philippians) have been thoroughly revised; Philippians even includes a new co-author. But others, especially 1 Kings and Psalms 1–50 and John have merely added an extended introduction and updated bibliography. That's not to say that these supplements are unhelpful – but they're hardly as attractive as a fully-revised book.
I have read in many places, and lately in "A Guide to Biblical Commentaries & Reference Works for students and pastors, 9th edition" by John F. Evans, that the revision was to be carried by Douglas Stuart:
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Smith, Ralph L. ‡ Micah–Malachi (WBC) 1984. Workmanlike, but not very stimulating.Not at all up to the standard of Stuart’s work on the first five Minor Prophets
Does anyone know what happened to this? Was it a mistake? Can find very few references to a revised edition online.
if I remember right, this was pulled from logos website because it hadn't been written yet.So I suspect it still has not yet been written.
