I know this is a highly regarded work. What I’d like to know is if I would be more satisfied with a good multi-volume commentary or this which includes a unique translation. Is the commentary mainly on the translation? What I would like is a good commentary but Barnes and Noble has a great price on this which would be an economical solution and I have gift certificates for them. (My relatives don’t know how to buy one from Amazon but I’m thankful to have these.)
i’ve seen it but don’t know anything about it – though I am interested in checking out his two books on biblical poetry and biblical narrative.
Hi. Thanks for the reply. I’d like to read his bookkon the Pentateuch too. I think since I haven’t gotten any replies I’ll need to search more. I know they’ve talked about it on BBB.
Jeff
I wrote a generally favorable review of his work a while ago for the Jerusalem Post — you can find a link to it from my publications page.
Alter’s commentary extends well beyond translation, and I think the book is well worth the full purchase price.