Everyone has heard of of the Dead Sea Scrolls; but amidst the conspiracies; the politics; and the sensational claims; it can be difficult to separate myth from reality. Here; Timothy Lim explores the cultural and historical background of the scrolls; and examines their significance for our understanding of the Old Testament and the origins of Christianity and Judaism. Lim tells the fascinating story of the scrolls since their discouvery; their cultural context through the archaeology and history of the Dead Sea region. He explains the science behind their deciphering and dating; and does not omit the cast of characters; scandals; and controversies that have hastened the scrolls' rise to the status of cultrual icon.Beginning with their discovery in the 1940s; through the political; legal; and scholary controversies that still persist today; public interest in the Dead Sea Scrolls has remained exceptionally high. This is an accessible and well-written mini-history that will appeal to anyone interested in the true history of these fascinating documents.
#5425623 in Books Arktos Media Ltd 2013-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .72 x 5.51l; .90 #File Name: 190716684X322 pages
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