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Item specifics

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Publication Date
2018-12-18
ISBN
0393292495

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393292495
ISBN-13
9780393292497
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242706089

Product Key Features

Book Title
Hebrew Bibles : a Translation with Commentary
Number of Pages
3500 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Biblical Commentary / Old Testament, Other Translations / Text
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Bibles
Author
Robert Alter
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
6.4 in
Item Weight
178.2 Oz
Item Length
9.9 in
Item Width
6.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-030945
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[Alter's] accomplishment...is almost absurdly impressive. One wants to call it titanic or Olympian or even heroic, but those are the wrong words--pagan words. Alter will have to settle for one of the God-fearing Hebraic terms of praise that stipple his text: 'righteous' or 'strong' or, simply, 'wise.'
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
221.5209
Synopsis
A landmark event: the complete Hebrew Biblein the award-winning translation that deliversthe stunning literary power of the original. A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility,Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible, nowcomplete, reanimates one of the formative works of ourculture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finelywrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testamentas a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration.From the family frictions of Genesis and King David'sflawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job'sincendiary questioning of God's ways, these magnificentworks of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy.Featuring Alter's generous commentary, which quietlyalerts readers to the literary and historical dimensions ofthe text, this is the definitive edition of the Hebrew Bible., A landmark event: the complete Hebrew Biblein the award-winning translation that deliversthe 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.
LC Classification Number
BS895.A48 2018

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    • great translation and commentary. definitive.

      a slow read for me. but definitive. every line has a commentary. have read pieces of the Hebrew bible before, but this is the one to have. also manufactured and printed well. love the cover artwork. in nice slipcase to house the three vols.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices1

    • I really like the format which follows the Hebrew Bible -as well as the fact that I'm reading a literal translation of the original.

      I really like the format which follows the Hebrew Bible -as well as the fact that I'm reading a literal translation of the original. The commentary is adequate -it is another treasured addition to my personal library. Buy books -the internet can cancel all these treasures with the click of a switch.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: prepbooks

    • Great Item

      Great addition to my library. Used it several times already studying the Old Testament.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwillsp

    • A great book of the Hebrew bible.

      A wonderful translation for the biblical students to read in English that is closure to the Hebrew. And at a great price too.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: sommerfieldpro

    • Good that it exists

      I look forward to exploring these books, as I have learned the translation is direct and simple and real.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices1