Details how the scrolls; one of history's great language troves; depict the tumultuous Judean world of 2;000 years ago.―Natural History 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. 84 color and 132 black-and-white illustrations
#414577 in Books 2011-06-03Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 .70 x 7.20 x 9.10l; 1.40 #File Name: 0495913189432 pages
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