The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary
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The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary

by Robert Alter

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Robert Alter offers acclaimed translations and commentary on Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, illuminating their literary artistry and philosophical depth.

ISBN-13 9780393340532 ASIN 0393340538 Views 265 Publisher W. W. Norton & Company Year 2011 Edition Reprint Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 416 Created February 26, 2026 Updated September 23, 2026
About This Book

This volume presents new translations of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes accompanied by extensive commentary.

Robert Alter provides literary and linguistic insights into these ancient texts.

The work explores themes of wisdom, suffering, and the human condition.

Readers gain a deeper understanding of biblical poetry and its enduring relevance.

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