JON VALSET is a retired professional engineer with a lifelong interest in the history of ancient civilizations. Endless cross-checking of the biblical texts and extensive notes taken over many year...view moreJON VALSET is a retired professional engineer with a lifelong interest in the history of ancient civilizations. Endless cross-checking of the biblical texts and extensive notes taken over many years were the basis for his current work, Probing the New Testament. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading, watching operas, and painting seascapes. He lives with his wife in Quebec, Canada.view less