Michael P.'s Reviews > Genesis

Alter (by reputation) does a brilliant job of translating the Hebrew text and a brilliant job (this, I know) of exploring the literary traits and richness of the book of Genesis. I only fault the translation in that it was produced by one man, not a committee that could broaden Alter's single perspective. That fault, if it be one, hardly matters, for the book offers many pleasures and insights into the first book of the Bible with a commentary geared to the interests of today.