The Odes and Psalms of Solomon
Published from the Syriac version

First published in 1911, this book contains an English translation of the odes and psalms attributed to the biblical king Solomon.

J. Rendel Harris (Author)

9781107497733, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 April 2015

252 pages
23.5 x 15.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.34 kg

First published in 1911 as the second edition of a 1909 original, this book contains an English translation of the odes and psalms attributed to the biblical king Solomon. Rendel Harris draws on Syriac manuscripts to compose a fluid and poetic translation, and includes a transcription of the Syriac original at the back of the volume. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient Jewish poetry.

Preface to the first edition
Preface to the second edition
Bibliographical notes
Brief summary of criticisms
Supplementary note on recent criticism
Introduction
Translation of the Odes
Translation of the Psalms
Syriac text of the Odes and Psalms.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]