The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780393333930)

Through a distinguished career of critical scholarship and translation, Robert Alter has equipped us to read the Hebrew Bible as a powerful, cohesive work of literature. In this landmark work, Alter's masterly translation and probing commentary combine to give contemporary readers the definitive edition of The Five Books. Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Translation and the Koret Jewish Book Award for Translation, a Newsweek Top 15 Book, Los Angeles Times Favorite Book, and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book.

Author: Robert Alter
ISBN-10: 0393333930
ISBN-13: 9780393333930
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 1120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.90d

Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 11/30/2008 pg. 20