Robert Alter is well-known among biblical scholars. A number of his books and essays are valued for their attention to the artistry of biblical poetry and narrative. A select bibliography with students of ancient Hebrew poetry in mind is offered below.
Alter’s previous translation and commentary of 1-2 Samuel, Genesis, and the entire Torah showcase his gifts as a translator and exegete. His translation and commentary on the Psalms follows suit. One can hardly read a page of Alter’s translation work without noting that at this and that point the rendering he offers surpasses all previous in fidelity to the sense and poetic shape of the original.
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