Emmylou Grosser

In this engaging conversation, Emmylou Grosser, a scholar and educator specializing in biblical Hebrew poetry, dives into the nuances of poetic structure and cognitive poetics. She highlights the distinctions between poetry as genre and structural mode, emphasizing the interplay of poetic elements in prose. The duo discusses performance's crucial role in understanding biblical texts, the impact of Masoretic accents, and how sound features like phonetic similarity shape poetic organization. Emmylou also explores practical applications for translation and interpretation, revealing how deep analysis can enhance our reading of these ancient verses.