The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
London : Thames & Hudson, 2002.
Format: Book
Description: 216 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits ; 26 cm
Ever since the first scrolls were found in the Judaean desert in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been the subject of passionate speculation and controversy. The possibility that they might challenge assumptions about ancient Judaism and the origins of Christianity, coupled with the extremely limited access imposed for many years, only fueled debate on their meanings.
With all the scrolls now available in translation, conclusions can be drawn as to the authorship and origins, their implications for Christianity and Judaism, and their link with the ancient site of Qumran. This book, written by three noted scholars in the field, draws together all the evidence to present a fully illustrated survey of every major manuscript.
With numerous factfiles, reconstructions, scroll photographs, and a wealth of other illustrations, it is the most comprehensive and accessible account available on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
With all the scrolls now available in translation, conclusions can be drawn as to the authorship and origins, their implications for Christianity and Judaism, and their link with the ancient site of Qumran. This book, written by three noted scholars in the field, draws together all the evidence to present a fully illustrated survey of every major manuscript.
With numerous factfiles, reconstructions, scroll photographs, and a wealth of other illustrations, it is the most comprehensive and accessible account available on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Contents:
The scrolls revealed -- The ancient world of the scrolls -- Inside the scrolls -- The Qumran settlement -- The meaning of the scrolls.
ISBN:
9780500051115 (hbk.)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
SSHC RELIGION Bible History Text Dead Sea Dav | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Selden K. Smith Holocaust Collection | In |
Includes index.
First paperback edition: 2011.
First paperback edition: 2011.