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The book of psalms in modern protestant bibles includes 150 poetic compositions meant to be sung or spoken by gods people. This book is certainly not written from a christian point of view i knew that going in. The cleansing purity of its images invites reflection and supplication in times of sorrow. A translation with a commentary is a literary masterpiece. The book of psalms by robert alter books the guardian. However, most of the comments he makes, as far as ive found, are also located in the psalms.

One of newsweeks best books of the year and winner of the robert kirsch award for lifetime achievement. Best psalms commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, 548 page paperback the harpercollins. While his brief versebyverse commentary is not the main focus of the book, alters comments are helpful and scholarly. In the face of all these challenges, alters aim in his translation has been to represent the psalms in a kind of english verse that is readable as poetry yet sounds something like the hebrew emulating its rhythms wherever feasible, reproducing many of the effects of its expressive poetic syntax, seeking equivalents for the combination of. Pdf overview of robert alter, the book of psalmsa translation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Click download or read online button to get the book of psalms a transl ation with commentary book now. The book of exodus is the bedrock of gods plan of redemption and is seen as a type of the early church. A translation with commentary by alter, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His learned and insightful commentary shines a light on the obscurities of the.

Having listened to alters translation and commentary on the book of genesis on. Robert alter has written a number of outstanding translations and commentaries on the hebrew bible. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of psalms. Biblical scholar, professor, and author robert alter, well known for such works as his translation of the five books of moses and books on the bible as literature, has delivered another work as both scholar and poet. This timeless poetry is beautifully wrought by robert alter, a. In the kjv the vowels fall from ai, to ou to oi on the last three stressed syllables. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide alter, robert. To ask other readers questions about the book of psalms, please sign up.

While the introduction and commentary are excellent and of great interest to a scholar of the psalms, the translation itself is wonderful devotional reading. One of newsweeks best books of the year and winner of the robert kirsch award for lifetime achievement a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide alter, robert, the book of psalms. A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the bible s most cherished and powerful books. A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. Like the five books of moses a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of. You should not use it as your only start for a new translation into another language. A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the bibles most cherished and powerful books. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning. This is the ebook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Introduction to robert alterthe book of psalms, a translation with commentary. It is interesting to compare psalms translated from the hebrew with the translations from greek. Considering how prominent the psalms are, both in being quoted as prophetic in the new testament, and in christian liturgy and spirituality, it is notable how little in depth commentary there is on the psalms.

The tablet about the author robert alter s translation of the hebrew bible, the magnificent capstone to a lifetime of distinguished scholarly work, has won the pen center literary award for translation. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that. 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. Considering how prominent the psalms are, both in being quoted as prophetic in the new testament, and in christian liturgy and spirituality, it is notable how little. Robert alter offers a translation of the hebrew scriptures in a way that captures the intended poetry like no other modern translation. A translation and commentary of the book of psalms for the use of the ministry and laity of the christian church, isbn 0461748452, isbn 9780461748451, brand new, free shipping in the us seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. A translation with commentary by robert alter 560pp, ww. Book 5 psalms 107 150 psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format. I find alters book a superb and wellannotated translation. A translation with commentary donoghue, denis 20091001 00. Like the five books of moses a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia.

The author is not a christian and therefore doesnt always hit the right note in my opinion. This book is only for ministers who want a different translation of the psalms or poets who enjoy poetic writing. It is also an adventure of discovery, since the dramatic narrative is laced with numerous hidden messages in the form of microcodes and macrocodes, each anticipating the new testament climax. Pdf introduction to robert alterthe book of psalms, a. A translation with commentary by robert alter available from rakuten kobo. Psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format. Alterthe book of psalms, a translation with commentary1 introduction to robert alter alter is musically and poetically sensitivehe takes us back to the essence of the meaning james wood, the new yorker. The psalms are directed at yahweh as listener and are intended to express the full range of human emotion for various individual and group settings, such as praise, thanksgiving, petition, and lament. 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. The book of psalms read march 10 to november 17 i read two versions with notes the book of psalms. You will also find options for commentaries on psalms that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. A translation with commentary 2nd imp by alter, robert isbn. A translation with commentary kindle edition by alter, robert. One of newsweek s best books of the year and winner of the robert kirsch award for lifetime achievement.

I have read other scriptures that have translation commentaries and this one is most interesting things that i havent been taught or understood before. The achievement of this new translation is to present the book of psalms as a wonder of ancient literature. Robert alters the book of psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the. Yea, though the 23rd psalm walks through the valley of a new translation, it shall fear no evil. The liturgical use of psalms dates back to temple times. The following exchange was occasioned by milton himmelfarbs article, translating the psalms, which appeared in the february commentary. While i found this academic treatise on the psalms to be excellent, i am also quick to. Best commentaries and books on psalms logos bible software. Many sections of the siddur, or prayer book, include whole psalms or selected verses. Like the five books of moses a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over. Overview of robert alter, the book of psalms a translation with commentary. The author have been writing books on psalms since 1987 i think it said.