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Robert Alter

Robert Alter is an emeritus professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley. He is the author of numerous books, including "The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary," and the National Jewish Book Award-winning "The Art of Bible Translation."

group of children in prayer at indoor event
Posted inLocal Voice

Trump wants prayer in schools. The Bible tells us how dangerous that is.

by Robert Alter November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent expression of support for instituting […]

holy bible on stand
Posted inLocal Voice

The Christian right wants schools to teach the Bible — but doesn’t understand what the Bible is about

by Robert Alter July 3, 2024July 3, 2024
Trump holding one of his new bibles. (Screenshot/EWTN)
Posted inLocal Voice

I translated the complete Hebrew Bible. Trump’s ‘USA Bible’ betrays its greatest asset

by Robert Alter March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

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