The Odes and Psalms of Solomon Published from the Syriac version [Paperback]

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