The Book of Psalms - A Translation with Commentary (Paperback)


A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the Book of Psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. 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. Alter's The Book of Psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the Hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of these ancient poems. His learned and insightful commentary illuminates the obscurities of the text.

R470
List Price R567
Save R97 17%

Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more

Discovery Miles4700
Free Delivery
Delivery AdviceShips in 10 - 15 working days


Toggle WishListAdd to wish list
Review this Item

Product Description

A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the Book of Psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. 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. Alter's The Book of Psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the Hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of these ancient poems. His learned and insightful commentary illuminates the obscurities of the text.

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

W W Norton & Co Inc

Country of origin

United States

Release date

October 2009

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

October 2009

Authors

Dimensions

209 x 146 x 26mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

516

ISBN-13

978-0-393-33704-4

Barcode

9780393337044

Categories

LSN

0-393-33704-9



Trending On Loot