27 book of psalms commentary by robert alter

O, listener to prayer, 3 unto you all flesh shall come. Israeli writers and their problems, commentary, july, 1962. A complete, oneman translation of the old testament, twenty years in the making. Jan 08, 2019 alter even cites rashi so its a jewish commentary on the hebrew scriptures so alter s commentary view is understandable. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Robert alters the book of psalms excels them all in both content and commentary.

New revised standard version, general editor harold w. A translation with commentary by robert alter online at alibris. Jun 27, 2017 robert alter s the book of psalms excels them all in both content and commentary. Psalm 1 niv book i psalms 141 blessed is the bible gateway. A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms. Pdf introduction to robert alterthe book of psalms, a. A translation with commentary by robert alter 560pp, ww norton. A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the bible s. The book of psalms a translation with commentary by robert alter having listened to alter s translation and commentary on the book of genesis on the forgotten classics podcast, i was looking forward to reading this book and finding out more about the psalms. 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. While his brief verse by verse commentary is not the main focus of the book, alter s comments are helpful and scholarly. 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. Robert alter offers a translation of the hebrew scriptures in a way that captures the intended poetry like no other modern translation.

A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at. While his brief versebyverse commentary is not the main focus of the book, alter s comments are helpful and scholarly. Ive read other single translations of the book of psalms. Reviews and ratings of biblical, theological, and practical christian works.

Baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and psalms 6. A translation with commentary by robert alter available from rakuten kobo. He regards the claims as editorial interpolations attempting to link. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Let us take a verse from psalm, central to jewish prayer. A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, 548 page paperback the harpercollins study bible. Robert alter has accomplished the monumental feat, 22 years in the making, of singlehandedly translating the hebrew bible into english. Robert alter, the book of psalms robert alter s recent commentary on the psalms provides a fresh translation and an accessible introduction to the psalms for the nonspecialist. He earned his ba from columbia university and phd from harvard university. Nov 21, 2018 robert alters threevolume the hebrew bible. Later jewish tradition made this the first in a sequence of psalms chanted as a prelude to the fridayevening prayer for welcoming the sabbath, evidently because the sabbath was seen as a celebration of creation.

A translation with commentary by robert alter at indigo. Awardwinning biblical translator and acclaimed literary critic robert alter is the author of more than two dozen books including, most recently. He has devoted book length studies to fielding, stendhal, and the selfreflexive tradition in the novel. A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, robert alters translation of the hebrew bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture.

Now that he has completed the magisterial project, it is available in its entirety as a threevolume set. A translation with commentary by alter, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging. The complete psalms by pamela greenberg, psalms for praying by nan merrill, the psalms in other words by dom hubert van zeller, a book of psalms by stephen mitchell. A translation with commentary ebook written by robert alter. 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. Since he began, alter s translation has been published in segments. Alter brings to bear his expertise of the hebrew language, his sensitivity to hebrew poetry, his grasp of linguistics and grammar, and his breadth of knowledge of biblical manuscripts. Scholar and translator robert alter is the author of more than 20 books of criticism, translation, and commentary.

Translating the bible a conversation with robert alter youtube. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. Alters 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. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A translation with commentary 2nd imp by alter, robert isbn. And yet, from the perspective of the people of the book, the king james translation of the. Jun 03, 2019 awardwinning biblical translator and acclaimed literary critic robert alter is the author of more than two dozen books including, most recently, the hebrew bible.

The introduction covers the historical and literary background of the psalms. May 21, 2019 robert alter, professor of hebrew and comparative literature at the university of california, has finished his masterpiece, the hebrew bible. Buy a cheap copy of the book of psalms by robert alter. It records, as has been said, the triumph of a warriors faith. His learned and insightful commentary illuminates the obscurities of the text. A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, 548 page paperback the harpercollins. The 1611 king james authorised version of the book of psalms and of course of the entire bible is so deep in the english language that we no longer know when we are repeating its phrases. A translation with commentary, denies the historical validity of such statements. A translation with commentary by robert alter, alter, r. Wrights english translation of the new testament called the kingdom new testament and the new english. 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. Overall im enjoying robert alter s english translation of the hebrew bible and i am reading it in conjunction with n.

After more than two decades of work, a new hebrew bible to rival. Robert alter books list of books by author robert alter. Alter has also written extensively on literary aspects of. The achievement of this new translation is to present the book of psalms as a wonder of ancient literature. Author robert alter, a professor of hebrew at berkeley, has expertly translated each of the 150 psalms from hebrew into english and then offered a detailed commentary on eachalmost, but not quiteverse by verse. Robert alter near eastern studies university of california, berkeley. Paul beauchamps book on the psalms is not a commentary on the psalms like robert alter s the book of psalms.

Paul beauchamps book on the psalms is not a commentary on the psalms like robert alters the book of psalms. Known for his translations of biblical texts, alter has also written extensively on the european. Robert alter s recent commentary on the psalms provides a fresh translation and an accessible introduction to the psalms for the nonspecialist. As a literary critic, alter s readings are nuanced and insightful.

A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. Robert alter, a professor of hebrew and comparative literature at the university of california berkeley, has published a new translation of the psalms, the book of psalms. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of psalms. Inextricable from the beliefs and practices of its faithful for four hundred. This is the version in the king james, verses 2627. The book of psalms quotes by robert alter goodreads. He effectively summarizes his earlier work on biblical poetry and describes the difficulties of translating psalms. Pdf overview of robert alter, the book of psalmsa translation. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. This psalm is one of those which have been called composite. Overview of robert alter, the book of psalms a translation with commentary.

I will proceed from there to a selective critique of alter s translation of psalm one, which together with. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. I picked up the three volume set recently and have thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of psalms. The book of psalms a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. This essay discusses how robert alter enters into the scholarly debate of analyzing the book of psalms and places it in its historical context. Robert alter completes his monumental translation of the. The book of gimp a complete guide to nearly everything, the cherry cola book club, and many other ebooks. A translation with commentary 9780393337044 by alter, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Robert alter, professor of hebrew and comparative literature at the university of california, has finished his masterpiece, the hebrew bible.

Sep 17, 2007 robert alter, a professor of hebrew and comparative literature at the university of california berkeley, has published a new translation of the psalms, the book of psalms. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side. A translation with commentary kindle edition by alter, robert. The book of psalms read march 10 to november 17 i read two versions with notes the book of psalms. One of newsweeks best books of the year and winner of the robert kirsch award for lifetime achievement. Paperback additional information from movie mars product description a commentated new translation of the book of psalms seeks to preserve and convey its powerful message and musical rhythms while lending insight into the texts obscurities, in a volume by the acclaimed translator of the five books of moses.

Apr 27, 20 the book of psalms a translation with commentary by robert alter having listened to alter s translation and commentary on the book of genesis on the forgotten classics podcast, i was looking forward to reading this book and finding out more about the psalms. In this paper then i will summarize often in the authors own words and briefly comment on this informative introduction 2007. Book i psalms 141 blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. The preeminent scholar robert alter has finally finished his own translation. Attridge 2006, 117 pages within paperback i am the wrong reader for the psalms. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, alter renews the old testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. Robert 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. Every psalm is treated with precision of the hebrew text. A translation with a commentary is a literary masterpiece. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The psalmist begins by extolling the blessedness of the right eous, who is first described negatively, as turning away from the counsels of the wicked, ver.