Strong As Death Is Love
€18.00
Product Information
| ISBN | 9780393352252 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.208 |
| Publishing Date | 08/02/2016 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €16.98 |
| Tax | €1.02 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €18.00 |
| Availability | 2 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
These five late biblical books offer readers a range of pleasures not usually associated with the Bible. They are artful, entertaining literary works—innovative, even startling. Women often stand centre stage. The Song of Songs, a celebration of young love, frankly sensuous, with no reference to God, offers some of the most beautiful love poems of the ancient world. The story of Esther’s shrewd triumph is a secular entertainment that mixes farce with sly sexual comedy. The character of Ruth embodies the virtues of loyalty, love and charity in a harmonious world. Enigma replaces harmony in Daniel, whose feverish dreams envision the end of time. And the traditions of prophecy are recast in the tale of a fish that swallows Jonah. Alter’s translation restores the original power of these popular books.