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“A modern classic….Thrilling and constantly illuminating.”―Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World
Through a distinguished career of critical scholarship and translation, Robert Alter has equipped us to read the Hebrew Bible as a powerful, cohesive work of literature. In this landmark work, Alter’s masterly translation and probing commentary combine to give contemporary readers the definitive edition of The Five Books. Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Translation and the Koret Jewish Book Award for Translation, a Newsweek Top 15 Book, Los Angeles Times Favorite Book, and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book.
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company; 59869th edition (October 17, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 1120 pages
ISBN-10 : 0393333930
ISBN-13 : 978-0393333930
Item Weight : 3.15 pounds
Dimensions : 6.2 x 2 x 9.3 inches
Customers say
Customers find the translation accurate and true to the Hebrew text. They appreciate the scholarly content, sensitive to culture and history. Many describe the book as a valuable resource and a great investment for studying the Bible. The narrative style is described as coherent historical narrative with literary themes and meaningful repetitions. However, some readers find the book difficult to read due to slow flipping and lack of depth in the content.
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