David Mandel

David Mandel was born in Lima, Peru. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where one of this teachers was Dr. Moshe Greenberg one of the foremost biblical scholars of the 20th century.

Mandel lives in Israel since 1970. He founded and directed a programming firm specializing in biblical programs, such as concordance. Since he sold the company he dedicates his time to writing and giving lectures.

His blog in Spanish, "Mi Enfoque" has over 10,000 suscribers in 28 countries.

His book "Who is who in the Jewish Bible" was designated "Outstanding book of 2008 by the University Press Committee of the United States. (It can be ordered from enfoque@netvision.net.il) The Spanish version "Personajes de la Biblia" can be ordered from the Kindle Store in Amazon.

He has also written three other books: "In King David's Court", "In King Herod's Court", and "Bible stories retold for 21st Century Readers". These books and their Spanish versions "La Lira y la Espada", "En la Corte del Rey Herodes" y "Relatos de la Biblia para Lectores del Siglo XXIII" can be acquired from the Kindle Store in www.amazon.com

He is married to Ruth, a painter and sculptor. They have a son and two daughters who also live in Israel and have given them ten grandchildren.