Buber's translation of the Bible aimed to do what?
Simplify the text
Modernize language
Reflect Hebrew patterns
Shorten the Bible
Answer
Reflecting Hebrew patterns, Martin Buber's Bible translation aimed to capture the poetic essence and rhythms of the original text. By emphasizing the intrinsic literary beauty and spiritual depth of the Hebrew language, Buber sought to present the Bible as a meaningful and experiential work, rather than a dogmatic religious text.
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