Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls: Background of Christianity, Judaism and the Lost Library of Qumran - Hardcover

Schiffman, Lawrence H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0827605307 ISBN 13: 9780827605305

Publisher: Jewish Publication Society, 2009

Synopsis

Controversy has surrounded the Dead Sea Scrolls ever since they were first discovered in caves bordering the Dead Sea. what is their true meaning? What revelations do they hold about Judaism and about the origins of Christianity? In this bestseller Schiffman lifts the shroud of mystery and conspiracy that has obscured their true meaning, proving that many of the scrolls have been incorrectly translated and misinterpreted.

About this title

About the Author:

Lawrence H. Schiffman is Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University's Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies and in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literatures.

From the Inside Flap:

Dead Sea Scrolls expert Lawrence H. Schiffman shifts attention away from the sensationalism surrounding who has control of the scrolls by focusing on how these texts shed light on the history of Judaism and early Christianity.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0827605307
• ISBN 13: 9780827605305
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 520