About this item
Offers an examination of the texts that did not make it into the canonical bible, as well as the diverse reasons for their omission and why some of them are relevant to the lives of modern people.
About the Author
Dr. Joel M. Hoffman, an expert in translation, Hebrew, and the Bible, is known for his "fresh insights and interpretations about religious life in the 21st century." A popular speaker, Dr. Hoffman presents to churches, synagogues, community groups, and university audiences across the world. He holds a Ph.D. in linguistics and has served on the faculties of Brandeis University and Hebrew Union College.
Dr. Hoffman is the chief translator for the popular 10-volume series, My People's Prayer Book (winner of the National Jewish Book Award) and for My People's Passover Haggadah. He is the author of the critically acclaimed In the Beginning: A Short History of the Hebrew Language (NYU Press) , and, most recently, And God Said: How Translations Conceal the Bible's Original Meaning (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press) , which explores how translation mistakes mask the original meaning of the Bible.
Dr. Hoffman lives in Westchester, NY.
