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Episode 164: Robert Alter Translated The Old Testament Into English

Aug 16, 202149 minSeason 4Ep. 164
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In this week's episode we sit down with Robert Alter who wrote his own translation AND commentary of the Hebrew Bible.  Do you have questions about how an ancient text is translated into a modern language?  And how that process might impact that way the text is taught and understood today? This is a good one, enjoy!

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