A translation with commentary 9780393337044 by alter, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Remember the good times or download in r tf format psalm 44. This summary of the book of psalms provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of psalms. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. With commentary from the talmud, midrash, kabbalah, classic commentators and the chasidic masters david, king, marcus, yosef b, marcus, yosef b on. An internationally recognized expert on the psalms, his numerous publications include a theological introduction to the book of psalms. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of psalms. Psalms 4272 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 42 and 43. Like the five books of moses a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia.
This edition presents the new jps translation, based on the original hebrew text, as well as the entire range of psalms interpretation and modern linguistic scholarship. The liturgical use of psalms dates back to temple times. 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. Every psalm is treated with precision of the hebrew text.
Chicago turabian author date citation style guide alter, robert. 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. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Hassell bullock baker, 2004 psalms 150, word biblical commentary, by peter c. The psalms as torah and the psalms commentary in the new interpreters bible vol.
A translation with commentary by robert alter 2007, 548 page paperback the harpercollins. Best commentaries and books on psalms logos bible software. A translation with a commentary is a literary masterpiece. A translation with commentary ebook written by robert alter. 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. The book of psalms paperback a translation with commentary.
Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. While the introduction and commentary are excellent and of great interest to a scholar of the psalms, the translation itself is wonderful devotional reading. Yea, though the 23rd psalm walks through the valley of a new translation, it shall fear no evil. I find alters book a superb and wellannotated translation. With commentary from the talmud, midrash, kabbalah. Click download or read online button to get the book of psalms a translation with commentary book now. The book of psalms read march 10 to november 17 i read two versions with notes the book of psalms. But they delight in the law of the lord, meditating on it day and night. Craigie nelson, psalms 101150, word biblical commentary, by leslie c. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Robert alter has written a number of outstanding translations and commentaries on the hebrew bible. Like the five books of moses a cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a. Biblia hebraica stuttgartensia encountering the psalms, by c. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The psalms in translation milton himmelfarb, commentary. A translation with commentary by alter, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of psalms in modern protestant bibles includes 150 poetic compositions meant to be sung or spoken by gods people. Tehillim with commentary from the talmud, midrash, kabbalah, classic commentators and the chasidic masters tehillim. A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the bible s most cherished and powerful books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The titles psalms and psalter come from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot, where they originally referred to. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that. A translation with commentary by robert alter available from rakuten kobo. Biblical scholar, professor, and author robert alter, well known for such works as his translation of the five books of moses and books on the bible as literature, has delivered another work as both scholar and poet. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of psalms.
Many sections of the siddur, or prayer book, include whole psalms or selected verses. Commentary on the book of psalms by matthew henry old. A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the bible s. While his brief versebyverse commentary is not the main focus of the book, alters comments are helpful and scholarly. The psalms are directed at yahweh as listener and are intended to express the full range of human emotion for various individual and group settings, such as praise, thanksgiving, petition, and lament. The book of psalms by robert alter books the guardian. For simple poetic genius, for pathos, sweetness and heartfelt piety, king davids book of psalms is unique. December 2017 anthologized from hundreds of commentators, classic to obscure, tehillim. A translation with commentary by robert alter 560pp, ww norton. The psalms have long brought comfort to those who mourn and have helped us find the spiritual in everyday life. The book of psalms sefer tehillim my jewish learning. Book one psalms 141 psalm 1 oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. Robert alter offers a translation of the hebrew scriptures in a way that captures the intended poetry like no other modern translation.
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. A translation with commentary by alter, robert isbn. 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. The tablet about the author robert alter s translation of the hebrew bible, the magnificent capstone to a lifetime of distinguished scholarly work, has. This timeless poetry is beautifully wrought by robert alter, a. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. 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. A brilliant new translation and commentary of one of the bibles most cherished and powerful books. A cornerstone of the scriptural canon, the book of psalms has been a source of solace and joy for countless readers over millennia. The following exchange was occasioned by milton himmelfarbs article, translating the psalms, which appeared in the february commentary. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. One of newsweeks best books of the year and winner of the robert kirsch award for lifetime achievement. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible.