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Editorial Review:
A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the Bible's most cherished and powerful books. 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. His learned and insightful commentary shines a light on the obscurities of the text.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Hypnotic serene and easy to understand commentary:
Robert Alter brings understanding of the scriptures to a new level. His process is very thought provoking. He brings ideas that you may not ordinarily think about, but when you read them, it is the "ahah" moment we all seek. Great addition to any Jewish library or anyone seeking further knowledge of our Holy Text. Very large and grande edition in hardcover. I rate it A+.
An Enlightening Book on the Psalms:
My feelings about Robert Alter's 'The Book of the Psalms' are very much the same as those expressed on his 'The Five Books of Moses'.
Kindle Type Size:
In the Kindle edition, I found the type size for the text of the Psalms to be small compared to the type size of the commentary. Though this variation in type size may work in the print edition, I don't think that it works well in the Kindle edition. BTW, I have the print edition and wanted to have it on my Kindle for portability. I Lift Up My Eyes:
Robert Alter has achieved well-earned fame for unpacking the Hebrew Bible as literature, with the same unsentimental eye we would dedicate to Thomas Hardy or Lady Murasaki. And this new translation of the book of Psalms is no exception. Whether you are interested in the Psalms as literary works or theological statements, Professor Alter's work will help you better understand the many levels at which these poems exist.more info Similar Products:
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