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The ideas and emotions that make the book of Psalms such a powerful text for Judaism and Christianity alike are brilliantly captured in this deft translation by a scholar of Judaism. Aaron Lichtenstein offers the English translation in verse, just as the original Hebrew text is in poetry, in the various poetic modes required by the myriad moods and messages. Readers will be moved by the inspiring words of the Psalms in this essential resource.

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Lichtenstein's contemporary English verse translation of all 150 psalms tries to reach beyond the words to capture the mood, tone, and ideas of the psalmist. As he explains in a very brief preface, his intention is to convey insights... highlighting the interpretation instead of the words. [...] --Irene K. Seff, AJL Newsletter

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Aaron Lichtenstein teaches at the City University of New York and has previously taught at New York University, Yeshiva University, the University of Denver, and the London School of Jewish Studies. He is a former staff editor of the Encyclopedia Judaica. He lives in New York City.

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