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Alter, Robert.
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Bible. O.T. Song of Solomon -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T. Ruth -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T. Esther -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T. Jonah -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T. Daniel -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Love -- Biblical teaching.
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Alter, Robert.
Bible. O.T. Song of Solomon -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T. Ruth -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T. Esther -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T. Jonah -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T. Daniel -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Love -- Biblical teaching.
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Strong
as
death
is
love
: the
Song
of
Songs
,
Ruth
,
Esther
,
Jonah
, and
Daniel
: a
translation
with
commentary
/ Robert Alter.
by
Alter, Robert.
W.W. Norton & Company, [2015]
Call #:
223.907 A466s
Subjects
Bible. O.T.
Song
of Solomon -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T.
Ruth
-- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T.
Esther
-- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T.
Jonah
-- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. O.T.
Daniel
-- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Love
-- Biblical teaching.
ISBN:
9780393243048 (hc.)
0393243044 (hc.)
Edition:
First edition.
Description:
xvi, 234 pages ; 25 cm.
Summary:
"A
translation
which brings new immediacy to these beloved books of the Bible. These five late biblical books offer readers a range of pleasures not usually associated with the Bible. They are artful, entertaining literary works-innovative, even startling. Women often stand center stage.
Song
of
Songs
is a celebration of young
love
, frankly sensuous, with no reference to God or covenant. It offers some of the most beautiful
love
poems of the ancient world. The story of Queen
Esther
's shrewd triumph is a secular entertainment that mixes farce with sly sexual comedy. The character of
Ruth
embodies the virtues of loyalty,
love
, and charity in a harmonious world. Enigma replaces harmony in
Daniel
, whose feverish night dreams envision the end of time. And the traditions of prophecy are recast in the tale of a fish that, on God's command, swallows
Jonah
and imprisons him in its dark wet innards for three days. Alter's
translation
restores the original power of these popular books"--Provided by publisher.
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