The wisdom books
Book • 2010
Robert Alter's 'The Wisdom Books' offers a fresh translation and insightful commentary on Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.
These texts delve into universal wisdom, philosophical insights, and existential themes, challenging conventional notions of justice and morality.
Alter's work highlights the literary and philosophical qualities of these ancient texts, making them relevant to modern readers.
These texts delve into universal wisdom, philosophical insights, and existential themes, challenging conventional notions of justice and morality.
Alter's work highlights the literary and philosophical qualities of these ancient texts, making them relevant to modern readers.
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Paul A. Taylor for his retranslation of the wisdom books, highlighting his translation choices.
Paul A. Taylor for his retranslation of the wisdom books, highlighting his translation choices.
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