Valuing the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) with Robert Alter, PhD

The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter https://www.amazon.com/Hebrew-Bible-Translation-Commentary-Three/dp/0393292495 Have you heard of Eugene Peterson? (07:52) How would you describe what that 24 year process was like? (09:35) How did this journey affect you personally? (14:30) How do you see the Old Testament come to life in the way you do? (20:54) What was Jesus doing in that moment [when He was on the cross] as he quoted the beginning of a poem? (24:40) Is this normal of a typical Jewish poem? (30:42) Speak about the fact that Jesus did not necessarily act like the typical Jewish rabbi even though He technically was one. (32:36) Is this typical for a Jewish rabbi to be known for specific things?(36:20) What do we miss when we’re catching the facts of the Bible but missing the beauty?(36:28) Do you have any specific thoughts or encouragement to help those studying the Hebrew translation? (45:07) If you could say one thing to the American church what would it be? (45:07)