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A translation with a commentary is a literary masterpiece. Dec 18, 2018 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. Read and download pdf ebook the book of psalms a translation with commentary robert alter at online ebook library. Get the book of psalms a translation with commentary robert alter pdf file for free from our online library. We know that translation, even between closely related languages, throws up difficulties that only a skilled practitioner can resolve. A translation with commentary kindle edition by alter, robert.

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. This essay discusses how robert alter enters into the scholarly debate of analyzing the book of psalms and places it in its historical context. The book of psalms a translation with commentary download. May 21, 2019 the hebraic poetry it entails is incredibly concise and imaginative, and alter attempts to capture the rich lexicon of bodily images that have often been interpreted by other translators and thus distorted. New revised standard version, general editor harold w. Robert alters monumental translation of the hebrew bible. Robert alter the five books of moses and the psalms, robert alter now gives us job, proverbs and ecclesiastes. As an example, take a look at alters translation of one of the bestknown psalms, psalm 23. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of psalms.

I will proceed from there to a selective critique of alter s translation of psalm one, which together with. The hebrew bible by robert alter audiobook download. A translation with commentary of 1 and 2 samuel robert alter ebook. Pdf introduction to robert alterthe book of psalms, a. One of newsweeks best books of the year and winner of the robert kirsch award for lifetime achievement. A magnificent new volume in robert alters awardwinning, landmark translation of and commentary on the hebrew bible. They had in mind a very here and now perspective, free from the tendency to. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, alter renews the old testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration.

Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the book of psalms a translation with commentary, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace. Sep 17, 2007 author explores the psalms, sans soul for thousands of years, the psalms have been a powerful part of jewish and christian liturgy. Jun 27, 2017 robert alter s the book of psalms excels them all in both content and commentary. While his brief versebyverse commentary is not the main focus of the book, alter s comments are helpful and scholarly. Alter brings to bear his expertise of the hebrew language, his sensitivity to hebrew poetry, his grasp of linguistics and grammar, and his breadth of knowledge of biblical manuscripts. I have been reading robert alter s english translation of the hebrew bible since buying his english translation of the torah the five books of moses, psalms, the former prophets, the david story and a few other of his english translations of the hebrew.

Robert alter s new translation, the book of psalms norton. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Here, in robert alters bold new translation, are some of the most magnificent works in world literature. Author robert alter, a professor of hebrew at berkeley, has expertly translated each of the 150 psalms from hebrew into english and then offered a detailed commentary on eachalmost, but not quiteverse by verse. Attridge 2006, 117 pages within paperback i am the wrong reader for the psalms.

This timeless poetry is beautifully wrought by a scholar whose translation of the five books of moses was hailed as a godsend by seamus heaney and a masterpiece by robert fagles. His commentary and introductions to each book offer profound insight into the. A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. Robert alter offers a translation of the hebrew scriptures in a way that captures the intended poetry like no other modern translation. A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, robert alters translation of the hebrew bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. A worker organizes torah scrolls at the museum of the bible in washington, d. The book of psalms by robert alter books the guardian.

Like the five books of moses a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. Robert alter s english translation of the hebrew bible is nothing short than magnificent. Paperback additional information from movie mars product description a commentated new translation of the book of psalms seeks to preserve and convey its powerful message and musical rhythms while lending insight into the texts obscurities, in a volume by the acclaimed translator of the five books of moses. In a brilliant effort to recapture this literary element of the bible, alters work is an. A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the bible s most cherished and powerful books. A translation with commentary by robert alter 560pp, ww norton. Alters the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of. Robert alter completes his monumental translation of the.

A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, 548 page paperback the harpercollins study bible. The book of psalms read march 10 to november 17 i read two versions with notes the book of psalms. Alter s the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of. Like the five books of moses a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a. In this paper then i will summarize often in the authors own words and briefly comment on this informative introduction 2007. Pdf overview of robert alter, the book of psalmsa translation. This hebrew bible was edited by esteemed translator and scholar, rabbi a. Overview of robert alter, the book of psalms a translation with commentary. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The hebrew bible by robert alter audiobook download christian.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The following exchange was occasioned by milton himmelfarbs article, translating the psalms, which appeared in the february commentary. In translation, they contain some of the most memorable lines. The astounding poetry in the book of job is restored to its powerful ancient meanings and rhythms. A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, 548 page paperback the harpercollins.

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