A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David's flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job's incendiary questioning of God's ways, these magnificent works of world literature ...
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A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David's flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job's incendiary questioning of God's ways, these magnificent works of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy. Featuring Alter's generous commentary, which quietly alerts readers to the literary and historical dimensions of the text, this is the definitive edition of the Hebrew Bible.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 1st Printing. A fine first edition, first printing hardback 3 volume slipcased set-in fine dustjackets-All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days)-ALL THREE VOLUMES SIGNED BY ROBERT ALTER-Pictures of the book are available upon request. This is a heavy set and extra postage will be required for overseas shipping.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Three volume set in slipcase. Slipcase is lightly scuffed along bottom and edges. Jackets of all volumes are in excellent condition, with only light wear along edges. Cover boards have no visible flaws apart from light handling wear. Spines are bumped, but binding of all volumes are tight. Light scuffs along bottom edges of text blocks, but pages themselves are clean and unmarked.
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