The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, Old Testament, Commentaries, Study
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Author: Robert Alter ISBN: 9780393070248
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Publication: October 17, 2008
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company Language: English
Author: Robert Alter
ISBN: 9780393070248
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication: October 17, 2008
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English

"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.

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"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.

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