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Translating the Sacred: A Scholar's Journey

This chapter delves into a scholar's two-decade quest to create an English translation of the Hebrew Bible, addressing the challenges in preserving its literary beauty. It emphasizes the intersection of literature and spirituality, exploring how the poetic nature of the text can resonate with both believers and non-believers alike.

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