The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible
Although many people read the Bible, very few people know the history of its making.  Wegners book, The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible, takes you on a journey from the original texts to the most recent English versions.  This journey begins with the ancient Hebrew texts of the Old Testament and Greek of both testaments (including the exciting Dead Sea Scroll discoveries at Qumran and New Testament discoveries in Egypt), to the making of many translations - especially in English.  Take the journey; Wegners book is an excellent travel guide.  --Philip W. Comfort, professor of Greek and New Testament at Trinity Episcopal Seminary, visiting professor at Wheaton College, and senior editor of Bible reference at Tyndale House PublishersHave you ever wondered about the origins of your Bible or how it relates to other Bibles out there in the marketplace?  Have you ever raised the questions why our Bible contains the books it does?  Paul Wegners The Journey from Texts to Translations is a virtual treasure trove of information on these and similar questions.  He is an expert guide through the maze of information on Bible origins and development.  --Tremper Longman, Professor of Old Testament, Westamont CollegeWhen it comes to books on the Bible, students are often forced to choose between technical systematic theology or detailed commentaries; a good book on the Bible as Bible is hard to find.  Further, what students often look for are "facts" about the Bible (how it came into being, how books were selected, how the manuscripts fared, and how the translations were undertaken) and this book admirably provides the kind of facts students need.  Charts are abundant, tables everywhere, and the text clearly written and clarifyingly illustrated.  This is a delightful book which will serve generations to come.  --Scot McKnight, Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies, North Park University--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.