Isbn: 9780393243048 - strong as death is love: the song of songs, ruth, esther, jonah, and daniel, a translation with commentary (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An award-winning translation brings new immediacy to these beloved books of the Bible. Read them for the first time, again.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. These five late biblical books offer readers a range of pleasures not usually associated with the Bible. They are artful, entertaining literary worksinnovative, even startling. Women often stand centre stage. The Song of Songs, a celebration of young love, frankly sensuous, with no reference to God, offers some of the most beautiful love poems of the ancient world. The story of Esthers 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 dreams envision the end of time. And the traditions of prophecy are recast in the tale of a fish that swallows Jonah. Alters translation restores the original power of these popular books. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Robert Alter's award-winning translation brings new immediacy to five beloved books of the Bible. Translator(s): Alter, Robert. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRCF1; HRCG1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 243 x 28. Weight in Grams: 510. . 2015. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. 256.