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Title: I Samuel by P. Kyle McCarter ISBN: 0-385-50909-X Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 01 March, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $32.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (1 review)
Rating: 4
Summary: Not the best translation, but worthwhile
Comment: The anchor translation of Samuel, as with all of the volumes in the series, is rather archaic. The attempt to turn biblical hebrew into old english in an effort to make it more formal is an old tradition, and takes much away from the work. On that score, Everett Fox's "Give Us a King" offers a far more readable and interesting translation. Alter's work is also superior for its explination of ambiguity in language where they occur. So why four Stars?
The Anchor is a must own work for its excellent maps and quite good commentary. The translator also breaks the work down into interesting units of drama that give an interesting perspective. If you just want to read Samuel to get the flavor of the work, read Fox instead. However, if you are studying it, this work, for all its flaws, is a must own.
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Title: Samuel II by P. Kyle McCarter Jr. ISBN: 0385068085 Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 13 March, 1984 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: Joshua by Robert G. Boling, G. Ernest Wright ISBN: 0385000340 Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 16 March, 1982 List Price(USD): $42.50 |
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Title: Judges by Robert G. Boling ISBN: 038501029X Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 10 December, 1974 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: First and Second Samuel (Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching) by Walter Brueggemann ISBN: 0804231087 Publisher: John Knox Pr Pub. Date: May, 1990 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Lamentations by Delbert Hillers ISBN: 0385264070 Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 07 March, 1972 List Price(USD): $28.00 |
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