The Five Books of Moses: A Translation With Commentary
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Anonymous (author)
Robert Alter (author)
"A modern classic....Thrilling and constantly illuminating."—Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book WorldThrough a distinguished career of critical scholarship and translation, Robert Alter has equipped us to read the Hebrew Bible as a powerful, cohesive work of literature. In this landmark...
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"A modern classic....Thrilling and constantly illuminating."—Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book WorldThrough a distinguished career of critical scholarship and translation, Robert Alter has equipped us to read the Hebrew Bible as a powerful, cohesive work of literature. In this landmark work, Alter's masterly translation and probing commentary combine to give contemporary readers the definitive edition of The Five Books. Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Translation and the Koret Jewish Book Award for Translation, a Newsweek Top 15 Book, Los Angeles Times Favorite Book, and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780393333930 (0393333930)
ASIN: 393333930
Publish date: October 14th 2008
Publisher: WW Norton
Pages no: 60
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
Reference,
Literature,
Jewish,
Religion,
Philosophy,
Christian,
Spirituality,
Theology,
Judaism
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