The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0393333930
ISBN 13
9780393333930
Category
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Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Pages
1120
Subject
Bible. Old Testament - Commentaries; Pentateuch
Description
Donated by Paul Pitts. "A modern classic....Thrilling and constantly illuminating."―Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World Through 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. - from Amzon
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