Mr. Robert Alter
Robert Alter is professor emeritus of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at University of California at Berkeley.
Robert Alter is professor emeritus of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at University of California at Berkeley. See less
Mr. Robert Alter's Featured Books
Mr. Robert Alter book reviews
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The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary
Robert Alter
by Bill C, Jun 21, 2020
I have now bought two other books by this author from Alibris the one I am reviewing now is The Wisdom Books wow! Mr.Alter brings the Old Testament alive with butting in the Hebrew word that would be ... Read More
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The Art of Biblical Poetry
Great stuff!
Alter's perceptiveness and sensitivity to text make this a great book. His essay on the Song of Songs is the single best piece on the book that there is. A must for anyone interested in biblical ... Read More
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The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary
Lovely inside and out
by JTucker, May 26, 2011
This is a beautiful book, both to look at and in Alter's commentary and translation. I find the psalms more accessible now. Read More
