Bible at Qumran: Text, Shape, and Interpretation (Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Literature (SDSS)ature)

Peter W. Flint

ISBN 10: 0802846300 / ISBN 13: 9780802846303

Published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001

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pp. 282.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bible at Qumran: Text, Shape, and Interpretation (Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Literature (SDSS)ature)
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802846300
• ISBN 13: 9780802846303
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Bible at Qumran puts the Dead Sea Scrolls to use in exploring two principal themes: the text and shape of the "Bible" at Qumran and the interpretation of these scriptures in this fascinating Jewish community. Written by leading scholars in the field, these informed studies make an important contribution to our understanding of the biblical text at a pivotal period in history.

About the Author

Peter W. Flint (1951-2016) was a world-renowned scholar of the Dead Sea Scrolls. During his career, he served as the Canada Research Chair in Dead Sea Scrolls Studies. He also held the roles of codirector of the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute and professor of religious studies at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia.