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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores Hebrew poetry from antiquity, tracing its origins and development through ancient texts, with a focus on the Bible. The author provides compelling analysis of Hebrew poetry's characteristics, themes, and usage, placing it within the broader context of the Hebrew people's nomadic and warlike past, their profound love of music, and the lyrical beauty of their land. The author explores several main ideas in this book. First, the author argues that the ancient Hebrews were naturally a poetic people whose rich poetic tradition is evident throughout the Hebrew scriptures. Second, the book delves into the nature of Hebrew poetry itself, revealing its unique style, imagery, use of language, and structure. Third, the author examines the presence of poetry in the Hebrew prose writings of the Old Testament, such as Genesis, Numbers, Judges, Samuel, and many others. The book concludes with a survey of some of the most well-known and influential pieces of Hebrew poetry, including the Book of Job and the Psalms of David. These examples provide further evidence of the power, beauty, and emotional depth of Hebrew poetry. This book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the subject, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and nature of Hebrew poetry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282556099_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282556099
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