R. Mansfield Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Now through January 14, 2016, we are partnering with Harper One to repeat the best prices we have ever offered for the NIV APPLICATION COMMENTARY in Accordance! For this limited time, you can get all volumes of the NIVAC for 70% off! See today's blog post for more information. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Smith Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 This is a great sale, too good to pass up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Is this 70% off the price of the printed volumes? Or 70% the normal Accordance module price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Palmer Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Is this 70% off the price of the printed volumes? Or 70% the normal Accordance module price? The current sale is about 70% off the regular Accordance prices. The discount from print values is even higher than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Francis Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) http://zondervanacademic.com/blog/niv-application-commentary-software-sale-8-dollars/ Q2: Are the book editions on sale too? A2: No, the print and ebook editions are regular price. The only editions on sale are the software/app editions at Logos, Accordance, Olive Tree, and WordSearch. If we start out with $32.99 a volume and calculate down to $7.99 a volume that is 75% off so I am guessing the 70% of is off Accordances regular price. -Dan Edited January 1, 2016 by Dan Francis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hall Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hey all, If you don't have this commentary now is the time to get it. I was able to purchase it last time it was at this price and it is an incredible value!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukfraser Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Like tim, i got this during the last sale and i am so pleased i did. Its really useful with little gems that get you thinking in a different direction in the application section. Its a great time to get this useful resource for preaching or your own reflection or use in small groups at a great price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Sepulveda Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Hello. Just some questions about this product: - having NIV as part of the title, I suppose that the commentary is based on this translation, right? What kind of translation is it, and is it a good translation in its own class? - how good are the exegetical parts of this commentary? I saw in bestcommentaries.com that the NIVAC series is quite into the top 10 for most of the biblical books (especially OT), alongside NICOT/NICNT, NAC, WBC and TNTC/TOTC. Since the "application" part is quite unique to NIVAC, does the rating mean that the exegetical part of this series also does well for academic use? Thanks. Edited January 2, 2016 by Anthony Sepulveda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorinda H. M. Hoover Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Anthony, I just purchased NIVAC NT today. Haven't delved into it deeply yet, but I did read samples of the Mark volume available on Bestcommentaries.com. From my reading there, I would not say that the application part applied only to the NIV translation of the text. Briefly, the commentary uses a three part structure for each passage: Original Meaning, which seeks to understand the passage for it's original hearers/readers, Bridging Contexts, which seeks to bridge the then and now, and Contemporary Significance, which is the most focused "application" piece, although some of that happens in Bridging Contexts. In terms of the NIV as a translation, it is a solid, popular translation that uses the "thought for thought" or "Dynamic equivalence" approach to translation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorinda H. M. Hoover Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 If you scroll to the bottom of this page, there is a Google Book Preview of the Mark volume. It includes an explanation of the layout/philosophy of the entire series, the author's introduction to the Mark volume (covering key terms, authorship, etc.) and a few other items. I found it very helpful in making my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Sepulveda Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks, Lorinda. I'll take a look at that preview then. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hall Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I have not found the NIVAC to be exceedingly academic. I have yet to see a major issue with any text not addressed, it simply does so in a way that is not incredibly technical (from my experience). The Mark volume was written by David Garland, a leading NT voice today. I would agree with Lorinda about the NIV-it is a good, solid translation that is easy to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukfraser Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 in Advent I was preaching on Luke 1: 57-80 I came across this section in the notes on bridging contexts from NIVAC. For me the value of this set is that it there are little gems which will trigger something which takes my thoughts and sermon off into all kinds of areas I am not sure I would have done without it. As with the previous portions of this introductory section of Luke, the interpretive bridge comes through the character representation of Zechariah and the teaching of his hymn. Zechariah portrays the reflections of a mature and pious man who still has much to learn about trusting God. Here is a spiritual man who knows that one never coasts on the basis of past spirituality. God revealed to him through the sign of silence that the time to talk had passed. It was time to listen silently to God. During the months of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, while God’s promise was slowly coming to pass, Zechariah was learning that God brings his promise to fruition in his own timing and in his own way. He has learned his lesson, and his obedience becomes public, resulting in praise to God. Thus, in terms of the narrative, Zechariah speaks as a more mature man now, one who has just been taught much by God during the silent reflection God gave him. He speaks from his experience now with a credibility that asks for our reflection. One of the major lessons is that even if all his neighbors do not understand why Zechariah does not do things the way they have been done, he will walk where God tells him to walk. The pressure of custom will not become a reason to disobey God. NIVAC are certainly not 'technical' but, We were in advent, a time of waiting but also external advertising noise and lots of 'neighbor' pressure... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Sepulveda Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Being an 'application' commentary, it's strong point in application would have to sacrifice a bit of technical/academic depth in exegesis (if not, the series would puff up to double in size). I've seen some sample texts, and I think it expounds the fundamental questions well, and it would be up to the readers to go deeper with specific issues by doing their own research. For preaching, study groups and introductory classes, I think it serves its purpose quite well. Edited January 2, 2016 by Anthony Sepulveda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Mansfield Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 HEADS UP! This sale ends at MIDNIGHT tonight EST! You don't want to miss out on 70% off on all 42 volumes of the NIVAC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfgrad93 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I picked this up yesterday. Just too good of a value to pass up, even though it came right after an expensive Christmas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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