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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)