--- product_id: 83318682 title: "The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary" price: "Rp4183545" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/83318682-the-hebrew-bible-a-translation-with-commentary store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Hardcover durability In-depth commentary Faithful translation The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary **Price:** Rp4183545 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Unlock the Secrets of the Ages! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary - **How much does it cost?** Rp4183545 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/83318682-the-hebrew-bible-a-translation-with-commentary) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect Gift:** An ideal present for seekers of knowledge and faith. - • **Durable Design:** Enjoy a beautifully crafted hardcover for lasting use. - • **Timeless Wisdom:** Explore profound insights from ancient texts. - • **Scholarly Commentary:** Gain deeper understanding with expert annotations. - • **Cultural Significance:** Connect with a rich heritage and tradition. ## Overview The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary is a meticulously crafted hardcover edition released on December 18, 2018, offering readers a faithful translation paired with insightful commentary, making it an essential resource for both study and reflection. ## Description A landmark event: the complete Hebrew Bible in the award-winning translation that delivers the stunning literary power of the original. A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter’s translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David’s flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job’s incendiary questioning of God’s ways, these magnificent works of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy. Featuring Alter’s generous commentary, which quietly alerts readers to the literary and historical dimensions of the text, this is the definitive edition of the Hebrew Bible. 3 maps Review: Faithful to the Hebrew, Beautiful in English! - This is a tour de force. Robert Alter has produced an extraordinary translation of the Hebrew Bible, accompanied by insightful introductions and outstanding study notes for each book. I believe Alter succeeds in a goal that many have attempted but few have achieved: creating a translation that is both deeply faithful to the Hebrew text and able to convey its literary beauty, sacredness, and even much of its subtle wordplay. His lifelong expertise as both a biblical scholar and literary critic is evident on every page. As a believer, I have found this translation to be both spiritually uplifting and intellectually honest—a rare and valuable combination. For me, it combines the scholarly rigor of the New Oxford Annotated Bible (New Revised Standard Version) with much of the poetic power of the King James Version, while avoiding the linguistic limitations and translation errors of the latter. Of the many English translations I have read over the years, this is the one I return to most often. I recommend it without reservation to anyone who wants to experience the Hebrew Bible as both great literature and sacred scripture. Review: Great, but no footnotes in audio version - This audioboook does not include footnotes, although it does include the author's notes before each book of the Bible and each section of the TaNaK. The footnotes are incredibly helpful but they are only in the print version, which is important to know. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #11,627 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Old Testament Commentaries #20 in Old Testament Bible Study (Books) #178 in Christian Bibles (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,951 Reviews | ## Images ![The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61x5itUTh0L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Faithful to the Hebrew, Beautiful in English! *by J***A on July 11, 2026* This is a tour de force. Robert Alter has produced an extraordinary translation of the Hebrew Bible, accompanied by insightful introductions and outstanding study notes for each book. I believe Alter succeeds in a goal that many have attempted but few have achieved: creating a translation that is both deeply faithful to the Hebrew text and able to convey its literary beauty, sacredness, and even much of its subtle wordplay. His lifelong expertise as both a biblical scholar and literary critic is evident on every page. As a believer, I have found this translation to be both spiritually uplifting and intellectually honest—a rare and valuable combination. For me, it combines the scholarly rigor of the New Oxford Annotated Bible (New Revised Standard Version) with much of the poetic power of the King James Version, while avoiding the linguistic limitations and translation errors of the latter. Of the many English translations I have read over the years, this is the one I return to most often. I recommend it without reservation to anyone who wants to experience the Hebrew Bible as both great literature and sacred scripture. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, but no footnotes in audio version *by R***A on June 20, 2026* This audioboook does not include footnotes, although it does include the author's notes before each book of the Bible and each section of the TaNaK. The footnotes are incredibly helpful but they are only in the print version, which is important to know. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best English translation today *by L***N on May 19, 2026* The best English translation of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament currently available. The book sticks closer to the original Hebrew than other Bibles such as the JPS Bible, but at the same time is in clear readable English. That is a difficult accomplishment by the single translator, a professor of English Literature who grew up reading Hebrew texts. Robert Alter started by writing two books on the Hebrew Bible as literature, one on poetry in the Bible, and the other on narrative storytelling. He later translated Genesis as an example of his views. That sold well, so over a 40-year period he published translations of many other books of the Bible. This set is the culmination of that effort. The books contain extensive commentaries of many verses. They focus on translation and literary issues rather than religious perspectives, making the volumes acceptable to both Jewish and Christian readers. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary - The Art of Biblical Poetry --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/83318682-the-hebrew-bible-a-translation-with-commentary](https://www.desertcart.id/products/83318682-the-hebrew-bible-a-translation-with-commentary) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*