Free as a Bird
Have you ever heard the saying "free as a bird?" Birds are considered free creatures because they have an amazing ability to fly. They can get away from danger very quickly. We observe them sitting on tree branches, singing and chirping. The impression we humans get is that they are happy and carefree. Of course, we humans have no idea what is going on in their minds. Is this musical singing, or do they tell stories? Do they complain, or maybe they tell other birds some gossip...
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Robert Alter's Translation and Commentary of the Hebrew Bible
In his eloquent English translation, Alter captures the feel of Hebrew poetry and multiple angles of Hebrew prose. This translation offers a graceful balance between illuminating the meaning of the Hebrew and conveying the musical cadence of the ancient biblical text. In his insightful notes, Alter alerts the readers to the literary and historical dimensions of the text.