Details

Subject(s)

• Bible Old Testament—Commentaries [Browse]

Translator

• Alter, Robert [Browse]

Writer of added commentary

• Alter, Robert [Browse]

Summary note

"A landmark event: the complete Hebrew Bible in the award-winning translation that delivers the stunning literary power of the original. A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David's flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job's incendiary questioning of God's ways, these magnificent works of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy. Featuring Alter's generous commentary, which quietly alerts readers to the literary and historical dimensions of the text, this is the definitive edition of the Hebrew Bible." -- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

• Volume 1. The five books of Moses : Torah
• volume 2. Prophets : Neviʼim
• volume 3. The writings : Ketuvim.

ISBN

• 9780393292497 (hardcover)
• 0393292495 (hardcover)

LCCN

2018030945

OCLC

1021809761

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