The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
$55.68
- Paperback
216 pages
- Release Date
27 May 2002
Summary
A fully illustrated survey of all the major Dead Sea Scrolls, written by acknowledged experts in the field.
Includes:
- A catalogue of the scrolls, including the Copper Scroll, Community Rule, Temple Scroll and numerous others
- Historical and religious insight into the period of authorship, from Babylon to Bar Kokhba
- Investigation into ancient Qumran, the authorship of the scrolls and their significance for modern Judaism and Christianity
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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: | 27 May 2002 |
| Weight: | 770g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 254mm |
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Critics Review
“Well illustrated… . Numerous sidebars describe various technical terms as well as literary, historical, and cultural phenomena.”
‘Shrewd and perceptive … a thoughtful and helpful introduction to the scrolls ’ - Michael A. Knibb, King’s College London
‘Written in a lively and engaging manner … makes the reading of dry, often impenetrable, fragments come alive’ - Society for Old Testament Study
Philip R. Davies
Philip Davies has written five books and many articles on the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as other books on biblical history.
George J. Brooke is Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis at the University of Manchester and co-founder of the journal Dead Sea Discoveries.
Phillip R. Callaway has written widely on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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