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Dr. Joel M. Hoffman is a linguist, translator, and author specializing in ancient texts. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Maryland and has taught at Brandeis University and Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. His research focuses on applying modern translation techniques to ancient languages, particularly Hebrew and Biblical texts. Dr. Hoffman is renowned for his work on the history of Hebrew, biblical translations, and uncovering omitted ancient scriptures.
Education: Brandeis University (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), University of Maryland (PhD in Linguistics). He has also studied at the Technion in Haifa, Israel.
Research Interests: Ancient languages, biblical exegesis, translation theory, religious history, and the intersection of linguistics with cultural preservation. His books include In the Beginning, And God Said, and The Bible's Cutting Room Floor.
Awards: National Jewish Book Award for My People's Prayer Book series. He has spoken globally on six continents, addressing topics like ancient wisdom’s relevance to modern life, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and biblical mistranslations.
Publications: Chief translator for multiple religious texts, including the My People's Prayer Book series. His essays appear in over 20 volumes, and he contributes to media outlets like the Jerusalem Post and Huffington Post.
