Robert Alter
Robert Alter is a Biblical scholar and a professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature. He has written 17 books, focusing on such topics as the European novel from the 18th century to the present, contemporary American fiction, and modern Hebrew literature. He has also written extensively on the literary aspects of the Bible and is noted most recently for his translations of both the original Hebrew Pentateuch in The Five Books of Moses, and The Story of David. |
Links Robert Alter Wikipedia page - summary and links Robert Alter section on the University of California website |
Selected Reviews The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary John Updike's review of Robert Alter's translation of The Five Books of Moses |
Selected Articles |
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