The Writings (Hebrew Bible Book 3)

Feb 23, 2024

Exploring the poetic texts of Psalms, Proverbs, and Job through Robert Alter's translation. Delving into the concept of parallelism in Biblical poetry. Reflecting on the value of singular takeaways from complex texts like Esther and Song of Songs. Contrasting narratives in the Hebrew Bible and connections between different stories. Discussing individual Bible translations and sponsorship by a website development company.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Biblical Poetry and Parallelism

01:52 • 22min

Reflections on Bible Books Esther and Song of Songs, and the Value of Singular Takeaways

23:57 • 3min

Contrasting Narratives in the Hebrew Bible

26:49 • 7min

Exploring Individual Bible Translations and Personal Company Sponsorship

34:02 • 4min