Robert alters book of psalms is an exeptionally rich read into the history and life of each of the psalms. Robert alters translation of the hebrew bible, the magnificent capstone to a lifetime of distinguished scholarly work, has won the pen center literary award for translation. A translation with commentary by robert alter available from rakuten kobo. The book of psalms read march 10 to november 17 i read two versions with notes the book of psalms. A translation with commentary ebook written by robert alter. The book of psalms a translation with commentary robert alter isbn. In this paper then i will summarize often in the authors own words and briefly comment on this informative introduction 2007. Alters the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of. 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. A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the bible s. A translation with commentary paperback or softback item description author. A translation with commentary 2nd imp by alter, robert isbn. In one scene of that spectacular movie, peter otoole, playing t. 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.
A translation with a commentary is a literary masterpiece. Alter 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. One of newsweeks best books of the year and winner of the robert kirsch award for lifetime achievement. Robert alter s book of psalms is an exeptionally rich read into the history and life of each of the psalms. Since he began, alters translation has been published in segments. 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. Oct 19, 2009 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
A translation with commentary by robert alter, alter, r. Robert alter s translation of the hebrew bible, the magnificent capstone to a lifetime of distinguished scholarly work, has won the pen center literary award for translation. A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, 548 page paperback the harpercollins study bible. Paperback powered by frooition all items see our ebay store for more great items browse by categories the book of psalms. I find alter s book a superb and wellannotated translation. Robert alters hebrew bible translation is at once accurate. Robert alters the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of these ancient poems. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pdf overview of robert alter, the book of psalmsa translation. Overview of robert alter, the book of psalms a translation with commentary. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that.
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Robert alters the book of psalms excels them all in both content and commentary. Jun 11, 2019 robert alter has accomplished the monumental feat, 22 years in the making, of singlehandedly translating the hebrew bible into english. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of psalms. While his brief versebyverse commentary is not the main focus of the book, alters comments are helpful and scholarly. We have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging. The book of gimp a complete guide to nearly everything, the cherry cola book club, and many other ebooks. Robert alter, a professor of hebrew and comparative literature at the university of california berkeley, has published a new translation of. Joshua judges ruth 12 samuel 12 kings 12 chronicles ezranehemiah esther. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Books by robert alter author of the art of biblical. A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I will proceed from there to a selective critique of alters translation of psalm one, which together with. Robert alter s english translation of the hebrew bible is nothing short than magnificent.
While the introduction and commentary are excellent and of great interest to a scholar of the psalms, the translation itself is wonderful devotional reading. A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, alter renews the old testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. Robert alters the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of. Every psalm is treated with precision of the hebrew text. His learned and insightful commentary shines a light on the obscurities of the text. While his brief versebyverse commentary is not the main focus of the book, alter s comments are helpful and scholarly. Jun 27, 2017 robert alter s the book of psalms excels them all in both content and commentary. The book of psalms by robert alter books the guardian.
Overview of robert alter, the book of psalmsa translation. A translation with commentary kindle edition by alter, robert. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the five books of moses. Robert alter has written a number of outstanding translations and commentaries on the hebrew bible. Robert alter has accomplished the monumental feat, 22 years in the making, of singlehandedly translating the hebrew bible into english. A translation with commentary by robert alter, alter and r. Robert alters english translation of the hebrew bible is nothing short than magnificent. A translation with commentary by robert alter 560pp, ww norton. Alter s the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the hebrew. A translation with commentary 9780393337044 by alter, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Now that he has completed the magisterial project, it is available in its entirety as a threevolume set.
Alter s the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of. I have been using it as a comparative study with my more favorite and familiar, grail translation. A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, 548 page paperback the harpercollins. Attridge 2006, 117 pages within paperback i am the wrong reader for the psalms. When i first learned that robert alter had completed the task of singlehandedly translating the entire bible, a project he commenced around 1995, my mind went to lawrence of arabia. A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of. Robert alter s the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of these ancient poems. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of psalms. Apr 27, 20 the book of psalms a translation with commentary by robert alter having listened to alter s translation and commentary on the book of genesis on the forgotten classics podcast, i was looking forward to reading this book and finding out more about the psalms. Pdf introduction to robert alterthe book of psalms, a. The book of psalms a translation with commentary download. Lawrence, enters british military headquarters in cairo, dusty and exhausted from the long trek across the sinai, and says to his.
The book of psalms a translation with commentary by robert alter having listened to alters translation and commentary on the book of genesis on the forgotten classics podcast, i was looking forward to reading this book and finding out more about the psalms. His immense achievements in scholarship ranging from the eighteenthcentury european novel to contemporary hebrew and american literature earned alter the robert kirsch award for. The book of psalms a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. I have been reading robert alters 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.
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