The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls (The Complete Series)

Davies, Philip R.; Brooke, George J.; Callaway, Phillip R.

ISBN 10: 0500051119 / ISBN 13: 9780500051115

Published by Thames & Hudson, 2002

This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0500051119.A

Synopsis:

The Dead Sea Scrolls have been described as 'the greatest manuscript discovery of modern times'. Since the first scrolls were found by a Bedouin shepherd in 1947, the remains of over 800 documents have been recovered from eleven caves in the Judaean desert. With all the scrolls now finally available in translation conclusions can at last be drawn as to their authorship and origins, their implication for Christianity and Judaism, and their link with the ancient site of Qumran. This timely book, written by three noted scholars in the field, draws together all the evidence and presents the first fully illustrated survey of every major manuscript, from the Copper Scroll, the Community Rule and the Temple Scroll to less well-known scripts such as the Florilegium and New Jerusalem.

About the Authors: 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls (...
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: acceptable