Baal Shem and Baal Shem Tov

Thanks to Sean for pointing out that I had named Baal Shem Tov as the rabbi connected to the Hebrew version of Matthew.   The correct author is  Ibn Shaprut. Baal Shem means "master of the name" and is used to refer to rabbis who perform miracles. 

The man who authored the Hebrew Matthew lived in 1330 and his gospel is often called Shem Tov the "Good Name."

It is a pretty serious error on my part to confuse these two men  as many people believe the Baal Shem Tov was and is the Messiah. He was born in Poland/Russia Aug. 27th 1700-1770. He is known as the father of the joyful Jewish sect called the  Hasidics, from the word hesed (piety/mercy/love).

Now you can see why my error is so serious and I am glad Sean pointed this error out to me so I can correct it. 

I believe in the truth wherever I find it. I must say that the Hebrew copy that is connected to Ibn Shaprut 1380 in Spain disagrees in many places with our English Matthew, but any serious student of Gospel manuscripts, should read it.