Interview on Bible translation with Al Kresta
Yesterday I had the treat to talk to Al Kresta about Bible translation on his nationally syndicated “Kresta in the Afternoon.” You can find the audio here.
Who By Fire, Who By Water
I’m pleased to announce that my latest translation goes on sale today in Who by Fire, Who by Water. The book is about Un’taneh Tokef — a medieval poem now widely used in the High Holiday liturgy — and in addition to my translation and commentary, it contains 41 short essays by “contributors who span three continents and all major Jewish denominations.”It’s not directly related to Bible translation, but it does offer an example of how I go about translating. (I also have an essay in the book: “How was Your Flight?”)
Book Giveaway: Win A Copy of And God Said
Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin’s Press is giving away a free, autographed hard-cover copy of my latest book, And God Said: How Translations Conceal the Bible’s Original Meaning.
From blog.AndGodSaid.com:
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Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin’s Press is giving away a free, autographed hard-cover copy of And God Said: How Translations Conceal the Bible’s Original Meaning. …more…
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And God Said Goes On Sale Today
I want to keep “God Didn’t Say That” as commercial-free as possible, so I’ve set up a separate blog for the book here, though the book is about Bible translation, so I’m sure there will be considerable overlap. More information about the book is available here, and you can even find the book on Facebook. (“Won’t you be my friend?” pleads the book.) It took me four months and fifteen years to write. I hope you enjoy it. |
“Hoffman’s work is the best gift for a careful reader of [the Bible].” -Dr. Walter Brueggemann “Retrieves what the Bible really was.” -The Very Reverend Dr. James A. Kowalski |