Dr. Joel M. Hoffman focuses on bringing the Bible to life and is known
for his "fresh insights and interpretations about religious life in
the 21st century." A popular speaker, he 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) as well as the popular books "And God Said: How
Translations Conceal the Bible's Original Meaning" and "The Bible's
Cutting Room Floor: The Holy Scriptures Missing From Your Bible" (both
from Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press).  Writing under the
pen-name "J.M. Hoffman," he is the author of the thriller series "The
Warwick Files."

His latest book, "The Bible Doesn't Say That: 40 Biblical
Mistranslations, Misconceptions, and Other Misunderstandings" hit
shelves on February 16, 2016.

Dr. Hoffman lives in Westchester, NY.