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Old 01-17-2013, 07:11 PM   #15324
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
That's actually the specific reason that I recommended the Richard Lattimore translation to you. I've read numerous different translations, and the Lattimore one is by far the best in giving you the "feel" of the Greek verse. For people who can't read the Greek original, Lattimore is as close as you can get to the "experience" of doing so.

I'll have to pick up a copy and try it. It will be an interesting comparison. Thanks for the recommendation.


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