When you’re looking at a book on Amazon, there’s a blue tab that says, “Look inside” to allow you to magically look at some content, a free sample like you get at Costco.
I looked inside a few days ago to peruse the list of contributors for the new Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary
There was something missing between Brian Labosier and Bernon Lee. An author was left out.
I think my narcissism was duly punished. Ouch.
Some Bible Dictionaries include the name of the author after each article. Unfortunately, this one doesn’t do that.
I emailed my contacts to inform them of the oversight. I then received several apologetic emails. I was told the problem would be fixed in the next printing.
When I told my wife she said, “That sounds like plagiarism, using someone’s work and not giving them credit.” Yes, but there were thousands of articles and scores of contributors. It’s a reasonable mistake. (But why not leave someone else’s name out instead of mine?)
They are sending me a free copy of the dictionary (without my name).
My favorites were the articles on Jacob, Lot, Jephthah, Hosea the book and Hosea the person.
I’ll get over the blow to my pride. But my inner narcissist thought I should blog about it.
How do you feel when you don’t get credit for something you’ve done.