The Book of Psalms Contributor(s): Cohen, Jeffrey M. (Author), Macintosh, A. A. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1532650760 ISBN-13: 9781532650765 Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers OUR PRICE: $30.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.19 lbs) 254 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Jeffrey Cohen employs his poetic skill and biblical scholarship to the challenging task of rendering the Book of Psalms into rhymed verse. While there are several fine renderings into English blank verse, notably that of Robert Alter, it is Cohen's belief that it is the rhymed verse genre that can best convey the vibrant and passionate spirit of the original Hebrew poetry, and its innate lyricism that lent it, so naturally and from ancient times, to musical and choral accompaniment. This highly original work conveys the inner meaning, lyricism, and message of the psalms in a manner that will engage and inspire adherents of all faiths and none. It also provides a useful exegetical tool for all who use the Bible for study, teaching, or preaching, demystifying many words and phrases whose meaning translators and commentators acknowledge as uncertain in the original text. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cohen, Jeffrey M.: - "Jeffrey M. Cohen is a graduate of theological colleges in Manchester and Gateshead, United Kingdom. He obtained a first class honors degree and MPhil from London University and a PhD from Glasgow University. He has served as rabbi to some of the largest congregations in Britain and lectured in London and Glasgow universities. He is the author of twenty-five books and several hundred articles in both scholarly and popular journals, and is married with four children and fourteen grandchildren. " |