The Hebrew Bible

A Translation with Commentary

De: Robert Alter

Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini

A landmark event: the complete Hebrew Bible in the award-winning translation that delivers the stunning literary power of the original.

A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David's flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job's incendiary questioning of God's ways, these magnificent works of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy. Featuring Alter's generous commentary, which quietly alerts listeners to the literary and historical dimensions of the text, this is the definitive edition of the Hebrew Bible

©2019 Robert Alter (P)2019 Recorded Books

amazing voice work

the narrator did a wonderful job. his emphasis stress of words had me rethinking familiar stories

Interesting cadence and intonation

Mr. Ballerini does a fabulous job making the stories engaging almost in spite of the continual usage of the word "and". Speaking of which, Robert Alter also did amazing work recreating the grammar and syntax of the ancient Hebrew in modern English, especially considering the word "and" was used several hundred times in Genesis alone. I've always enjoyed the stories contained within the Bible, but this version, with its insightful commentary, shows just how much a different translation will affect the understanding of the reader. Well done.

narrator is good

narration is good...it has an awesome introduction before each book...and it's very smooth listen

Excellent Commentary

History surrounding the text with many helpful and informative cross references. Understanding of the differences in language used in the text versus language used during the time of origin. Many opportunities to check and compare with current translations to add greater understanding of overall meaning.

Excellent narration, lively translation

This translation of the Bible is lively, and the forward to each chapter is complete and informative. The narrator is excellent. If you want to listen to the Old Testament, look no further! I'm not sure why another reviewer asked where the commentary is, he might have skipped the fascinating introductions.

Great reading of beautiful translation

It is so nice to listen to these stories, so much part of our culture, but that I’ve never actually read. The narrator is excellent. The translation is poetic and easy to follow and not stilted like traditional translations.

Scholarly Excellence 👌.

my experience of existence feels extremely grateful for being able to listen to and know of this excellent and scholarly translation of the Holy Bible. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you 🙏🏻.

Best translation of Hebrew Bible available today! Perfect narrator

Excellent Scholarly & literary translation with educational yet succinct commentary on each section. Narrator makes it worth many listens!

Magnificent

Alter’s this-worldly translation comes closer to the Hebrew and creates a powerful narrative movement. Commentaries are illuminating and engaging.

Greatest narrator for such a monumental work

I can’t speak to the translation work of Robert Alter, except to say that it comes highly recommended. But Edoardo Ballerini is the ideal narrator for such a monumental work. I spent 6 months listening to him read 5-7 chapters almost every night for the past 6 months — often reading along with another translation, which was fascinating — and it had to be the most enjoyable way to experience the Hebrew scriptures I can imagine.