Why Poetry in the Bible matters / Robert Alter.
Material type:
TextSeries: The chadwick-oden lectures ; 2Publication details: California ICCS Press 2025Description: 76 pISBN: - 9781624281037
- BS 1405.53 .A48 2025
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Books
|
AIU/NEGST - Tony Wilmot Memorial Library Processing Center | General Circulation | BS 1405.53 .A48 2025 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | T01411W3232 |
Browsing AIU/NEGST - Tony Wilmot Memorial Library shelves,Shelving location: Processing Center Close shelf browser (Hides shelf browser)
| BS 1325.2.P86 1996 David as reader : | BS 1325.53.T78 2007 The First book of Samuel / | BS 1335.53.F57 2008 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther / | BS 1405.53 .A48 2025 Why Poetry in the Bible matters / | BS 1415.53.J63 2006 Job /. | BS 1430.5.A53 1983 Out of the depths : the Psalms speak for us today / | BS 1433 H8 2012 Psalmody and poetry in old testament ethics |
"In "Why Poetry in the Bible Matters," Robert Alter illuminates the profound impact of biblical poetry, revealing how its unique forms and evocative language have shaped theological and philosophical thought for millennia. This insightful exploration uncovers the rich historical and cultural contexts that enrich these ancient texts, demonstrating how poetry serves as a powerful medium for engaging with the divine and with human experience. An essential read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of biblical literature"--
There are no comments on this title.