Chewing the cud of God’s word
In Psalm 1:2 we are told about a person who is blessed by God. This is a person “whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.”
But what does it mean to “meditate”?
This word can make us think of some sort of eastern spiritual practice. But that’s…
Enter by the narrow gate
We’ve been discussing the “way of the righteous” from Psalm 1. It stands in contrast to the “way of the wicked.” Hebrew scholar Robert Alter points out that taking a certain “way” (or “road” or “path”) is a metaphor for a “set of moral choices.”*
When I first tried to visualize these two w…
A direction, not perfection
“For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction” (Psalm 1:6).
Psalm 1 is sometimes called the “gateway to the Psalms.” As if providing a general introduction to the 149 psalms that follow, it gives us high-level wisdom about life and fore…
The Influence of the King James Bible on the American Novel - Part 1
The influence of the King James Bible on American literature has been vast. This is the first of many episodes that will explore this topic, and it will focus on ways this particular edition of the Bible has shaped the American novel.
We believe that understanding this thread in America’s relig…
Art of Biblical Poetry Audiobook by Robert Alter
https://libranovo.com/free Listen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! Title: Art of Biblical PoetryGenres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry, Language Instruction, Language ArtsAuthor: Robert AlterNarrator: Andy IngallsRelease date: 04-04-2025Length: 11:29:06Language: EnglishPublisher: Dreamsca…
Robert Alter in Conversation with Jonathan Kirsch (2009) Audiobook by Robert Alter
Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: Robert Alter in Conversation with Jonathan Kirsch (2009)Subtitle: Los Angeles Times Festival of BooksCategories: JudaismAuthor: Robert AlterNarrator: Jonathan KirschPublisher: Los Angeles TimesRelease date: 08-27-2009Language: En…
The Man Who Accidentally Translated the Entire Bible | Robert Alter on Language, Beauty & Meaning
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What does it take to translate the entire Hebrew Bible — and what happens when it happens almost by accident?
In this long-form conversation, we speak with …
Give careful thought to the paths
Proverbs 4:26 says: “Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.”In the Bible, various writers speak about a level path. Picture a hiker on a trail making her way up a mountain. If the path is level, that’s good. If it’s rocky, she could roll over on her ankle…
When feeling bad can be something good
All of us sin, myself included. When this happens, we feel bad about it. And who likes to feel bad, right? Well, today I’d like to explain how even feeling bad about sin can be a sign of God’s love for you.Let me explain—and you’ve got to stick with me on this one.Before we get to the nice part, le…
1908 "Chivatican"
No Agenda Episode 1908 - "Chivatican"
Chivatican
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Sir Baron Jon Helmer
Robert Alter
Kyle Dugan
Patrick Cronin
Sir Cycle Path
David Fugazzotto
Gary Whitehead
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Steven Reilly
RC Mouse
Sir Chris of Cascadia
Alex Boites
Michael…
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