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Robert Alter art of translation and art of biblical narrative and poetics; Hebrew Bible relationship to literature; techniques and methods.
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Links to Robert Alter Sheets on Sefaria - Parashat Hashavua In ProcessRobert Alter sheets on Sefaria by Michael Scher. Here is a list with links and categories to add finding information on Alter's point of view and his scholarship. See links to lectures by Alter.
Robert Alter - In His Own Words: Understanding Alter from His LecturesRobert Alter - In his own words - lectures and essay-notes
Robert Alter - Song of Songs - Passover - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - "Wondrous" - "Delicate Yet Frank Sensuality Celebration of Young Love" - The Art of Biblical Poetry - Shabbas Pesach - 200+ days for Hostages and the IDF in the War Against Hamas and Iran - Am Yisrael ChaiRobert Alter - Song of Songs - Passover - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - "Wondrous" - "Delicate Yet Frank Sensuality Celebration of Young Love" - The Art of Biblical Poetry - Shabbas Pesach - 200+ days for Hostages and the IDF in the War Against Hamas and Iran - Am Yisrael Chai
Robert Alter - Passover - Seder in the "Vale of Death's Shadow" - Comfort from Psalm 23 - Using Alter's Introduction and Notes on Passover in ExodusRobert Alter - Passover - Seder in the Vale of the Shadow of Death - Using Alter's Introduction and Notes on Passover in Exodus - Comfort from Psalm 23
Robert Alter - Parshat HaShavua Chukat-Balak - A Complicated Parsha, Yes, but Easier to Read with Context Alter provides in Introductory Essays and Notes - Can the Bible be "Quite Funny"?Parshat HaShavua Chukat Balak is much easier to read with the context Alter provides in his introductory essays, notes on the parsha and his word for word translations.This is an example of how to read a pasha in larger context of Alter's thinking.
Sefaria - The Robert Alter Collection of Sheets - See the link below: Dozens of Sheets on Alter's methods - Translations of all of Tanach; Interpretation of verses or phrases in Notes or in each Parshat Hashavua; Explanations in Introductory essays (28+) and links to his many Lectures. The Sefaria Alter Collection introduces Alter's unique understanding of the Bible's literary style, type scenes, religious messages and how it is a literature, as well.Sefaria Sheet Collection on Robert Alter methods for understanding the Bible and its religious messages in its unique iterary style
Robert Alter - 191st Day of October 7th War in Gaza Against Hamas - Iran Attacking Israel - Parshat HaShavua - Tazria Metzora - Can We Find Meaning from the Parsha? Rabbi Lord Sacks' Shakespeare and Evil Slander of the Jewish Civilization - Reading Alter's Introductions and Notes about our Jewish CivilizationRobert Alter - 191 Day of October 7th War in Gaza Against Hamas - Iran Attacking Israel - Parshat HaShavua - Tazria Metzora - Can We Find Meaning from the Parsha - Rabbi Lord Sacks' Shakespeare and Evil Slander of the Jewish Civilization - Reading Alter's Introductions
Robert Alter - Leviticus - Parshat Shemini - Nadab and Abihu - Set Apart ("Hivdil") vs Casting Out the Jews from all Peoples? Ecstatic Orgy vs Jewish Rituals - Torah in the Shadow of October 7th, War Against Hamas and the Shocking Ecstasy of Killing JewsRobert Alter - Leviticus - Parshat Shemini - Nadab and Abihu - Set Apart ("Hivdil") vs Casting Out the Jews from all Peoples? Ecstatic Orgy vs Jewish Rituals - Torah in the Shadow of October 7th, War Against Hamas and the Shocking Ecstasy of Killing Jews
Robert Alter - Trump's Knock Off Bible - Trump as Huckster and Showman - Yet Again Exploiting the Hebrew BibleRobert Alter - Trump's Knock Off Bible - Trump as Huckster and Showman - Yet Again Exploiting the Hebrew Bible
Robert Alter - Parshat HaShavua Tzav 6:1-8:36 - Alter's Notes consistently explore Leviticus with surprising insights from Jewish civilization, such as why we still have an "eternal light" like a burning bush and an erotic poem by Moses ibn EzraRobert Alter - Parshat HaShavua Tzav 6:1-8:36 - Alter's Notes consistently explore Leviticus with surprising insights from Jewish civilization, such as why we still have an "eternal light" like a burning bush and an erotic poem by Moses ibn Ezra
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Robert Alter - Purim - Book of Esther - Introduction to Ketuvim - Is Esther novel entertainment, or a call to action to stand up for Am Yisrael or both and more? How Bible texts evolve over 3,000+ years, inspiring. What Purim 2024 is for Dr. Dara Horn and Rabbi Lord Sacks? - Recalling October 7th - Day 167 of Jews held Hostage by Hamas and the IDF Soldiers Fight the War.Robert Alter - Purim - Book of Esther - Introduction to Ketuvim - Is Esther mostly entertainment, or a call to action to stand up for Am Yisrael or both? How Bible texts evolve over 3,000 years, inspiring generations . What Purim is for scholar, writer Dara Horn and Rabbi Sacks?
Robert Alter - Selected Resources and ReferencesRobert Alter - Resources and Books, lectures and articles
Robert Alter - Parashat HaShavuah: Pekudei - Exodus 38:21-40:38 - Is building the Tabernacle boring? - "Not a Story But Pageantry - As Beautiful as Creation or a Classical Symphony?"Michael Scher•72 Views•March 16, 2024•Story,Tabernacle's Making,Robert Alter,Exodus,Creation,Parshat Hashavua,Pageantry
Robert Alter - Parsha Mattos - Shall We Kill the Children in a War? What Commandments Shall We Follow Today? Are We Asking the Right Questions to Create Jewish Peoplehood?Robert Alter - Parsha Mattos - Shall We Kill the Children in a War? What Commandments Shall We Follow Today? Are We Asking the Right Questions to Create Jewish Peoplehood?
Is the Parsha called "Judges" -Shoftim - a Good Guide to the Supreme Court Crisis in Israel? Reading the Bible per Robert AlterParsha - Judges - Israel - Crisis in the Supreme Court verses the Knesset - Reading the text as it is - Shoftim - Baseless Hatred - Sinat Chinam
Michael Scher•227 Views•August 14, 2023•Judges,Israel,Supreme Court,Robert Alter,Sinat Chinam,Baseless Hatred
Robert Alter - Metaphors "Upward Displacement of a Genital Image" - Parshat HaShavua - Exodus Vaera 6:2-9:35Robert Alter explains the metaphor of circumcision and the compositional technique of resumptive repetitive in Parshat haShavua Vaeira.
Robert Alter - Parshat Vayakhel Exodus 35:1-38:20 - Alter's Correct Translation of One Word Upholds Women, Their Mirrors and Love of Their Husbands - and Rashi's AffectionsRobert Alter - Women, Mirrors, Temple Service; Alter's correction of the mistranslation of one word shows the Parsha, Rashi and Alter see the beauty and dedication of loving Jewish women
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