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 ...
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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.
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Add this copy of The Hebrew Bible: a Translation With Commentary to cart. $175.00, very good condition, Sold by Gardner's Used Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tulsa, OK, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Very good Vg jacket. Beautiful 3 hardcover book set with slipcase. Each books is in excellent condition, clean with no markings. Tight binding, no loose or missing pages. Dust jackets show very light edgewear. Some very light discoloration on one side of slipcase, barely noticable. More photos on request. Tulsa's best used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of The Hebrew Bible: a Translation With Commentary >>>> to cart. $1,535.99, like new condition, Sold by Zeitgeist Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Twickenham, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2018 by W. W. Norton & Company.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 1st Printing. A fine first edition, first printing hardback 3 volume slipcased set-in fine dustjackets-All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days)-ALL THREE VOLUMES SIGNED BY ROBERT ALTER-Pictures of the book are available upon request. This is a heavy set and extra postage will be required for overseas shipping.
