The Untold Story of Qumran
Westwood, N.J. : Fleming H. Revell Co., [1965]
Format: Book
Description: 214 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
First American to examine the Dead Sea scrolls tells of their discovery, surprising purchase by Israel, recent finds, and various scholars' views.
Contents:
A telephone call in troubled Jerusalem -- "Let your evedence lead you ..." -- Convictions confirmed -- A day of days -- Progress under pressure -- More problems -- A frantic search for film -- The truth is revealed -- Planning an expedition -- First news released to the world -- Jerusalem, Jerusalem! -- What had happened before -- The scrolls arrive in America -- The mystery of the Daniel fragments -- Failure as a salesman -- The adventure of discovery -- A way in the wilderness. rc.
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
SSHC RELIGION Bible History Text Dead Sea Tre | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Selden K. Smith Holocaust Collection | In |
Maps on endpapers.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.