The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
$51.74
- Paperback
216 pages
- Release Date
26 May 2002
Summary
Unveiling the Secrets: The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
New in paperback, this fully illustrated volume delves into the discovery, meaning, and significance of all the Dead Sea Scrolls. Authored by acknowledged experts, it offers intriguing historical and religious insights into the period of authorship, spanning from Babylon to Bar Kokhba.
The book features expert interpretation of the manuscripts, employing methods such as palaeography, Carbon-14 dating, and comp…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500283714 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500283710 |
| Author: | Philip R. Davies, Phillip R. Callaway, George J. Brooke |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 26 May 2002 |
| Weight: | 770g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 192mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
“Well illustrated… . Numerous sidebars describe various technical terms as well as literary, historical, and cultural phenomena.”
‘Written in a lively and engaging manner … makes the reading of dry, often impenetrable, fragments come alive’ - Society for Old Testament Study ‘Shrewd and perceptive … a thoughtful and helpful introduction to the scrolls ’ - Michael A. Knibb, King’s College London
About The Author
Philip R. Davies
Philip R. Davies is Research Professor at the University of Sheffield, England. He is author of over a dozen books in Old Testament and Dead Sea Scroll studies, including Scribes and Schools in the Library of Ancient Israel series.
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