The Hebrew Bible
Book description
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.…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked The Hebrew Bible as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Because how can you have a list of the greatest Jewish books of all time without this? (apologies for putting it in last place!). The one that has defined life as we know it yet so few of us have ever really read. Actually, "reading" seems too gentle a word for what happens when you dive into this ancient text - grappling, struggling, or wrestling seem more apt. The pre-eminent scholar Robert Alter renders the ancient Hebrew into a powerful, faithful English translation which soars.
From Lori's list on Jewish books you'll ever read.
Want books like The Hebrew Bible?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Hebrew Bible.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,580
readers submitted
so far, will you?
