A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the Book of Psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. 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. 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. His learned and insightful commentary illuminates the obscurities of the text."

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Format: TradePaperback
Author: Alter, Robert
ISBN: 9780393337044
Condition: New
Dimensions: 8.24 x 1.03
Number Of Pages: 560
Publication Year: 2009

Language: English

The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary

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