Book Release: Strong as death is love : the Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel : a translation with commentary by Alter, Robert, author.

"An award-winning translation brings new immediacy to these beloved books of the Bible. Read them for the first time, again. These five late biblical books offer readers a range of pleasures not usually associated with the Bible. They are artful, entertaining literary works-innovative, even startling. Women often stand center stage. Song of Songs is a celebration of young love, frankly sensuous, with no reference to God or covenant. It offers some of the most beautiful love poems of the ancient



Source: Baltimore County Public Library - New Books

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