It's here!  My next book goes on sale today.  Get it from Amazon, B&N, iTunes, or wherever you buy books.

Titled The Bible Doesn't Say That: 40 Biblical Mis­trans­la­tions, Mis­con­cep­tions, and Other Mis­under­stand­ings, the work explores what the Bible originally meant before it was misinterpreted over the past 2,000 years.  In 40 short, accessible chapters I address everything from morality and lifestyle to theology and biblical imagery:

• How does the first word of the Bible frame everything else?
• What does the Bible say about violence?
• Is the Bible consistent with evolution?  (Yes.)
• Does the Bible call homosexuality a sin?  (No.)
• and much more.

Take a look at the on-line table of contents for details.

I'll be on tour for the book starting in a few days, initially in Texas, then returning to the North East, and finally in the South.  I've got a pretty full schedule, but I might be able to squeeze in another weekday stop or two, so please be in touch if you want to be included, or to schedule something for the fall.

I hope you enjoy the book, and, as always, please write back with any thoughts.
 
Joel

Wondering what it's like when I lecture?  Thanks to an industrious videographer, I have a clip from one of my presentations in South Africa:

Speaking in Johannesburg, South Africa

This joins a recording of one of my book talks some years ago in which I discuss the Ten Com­mand­ments:

On the Ten Commandments

I've also got a longer TEDx talk about Bible translation:

TEDx Presentation on Bible Translation

Want to bring me to your community?  I'm putting my fall 2016 and spring 2017 schedules in place, and maybe adding one or two more events for this spring.

Be in touch with me directly to take the first steps, or start by looking over some potential topics.

Great Horned Owl Coming to Get You

This travel spotlight comes from Tucson, AZ, where I spent a couple of days in the beautiful Sonoran Desert.  Here is one of my favorite shots from the trip.

I tend to post my photos on Instagram, so if you have an account, why not follow me there?

And even though it was months ago, I'm still reveling in what I got to see in South Africa.  Here's another highlight:

Zebra Love