The Hebrew Bible : a translation with commentary / Robert Alter.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

James G. Barnwell Fund.

Alter, Robert, translator, writer of added commentary.

Standardized Title:

Bible. Old Testament. English. Alter. 2019

Language:

English

Hebrew

Subjects (All):

Bible. Old Testament.

Bible. Old Testament--Commentaries.

Bible.

Genre:

Sacred works.

Commentaries.

Physical Description:

3 volumes : maps ; 25 cm, in case 25 x 17 x 17 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : W.W. Norton & Company, [2019]

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

Volume 1. The five books of Moses : Torah

volume 2. Prophets : Neviʼim

volume 3. The writings : Ketuvim.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James G. Barnwell Fund.

ISBN:

9780393292497

0393292495

OCLC:

1021809761

Publisher Number:

99979364789