The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls - Brossura

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

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0500283710 ISBN 13: 9780500283714

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2011

Riassunto

Ever since the first scrolls were found in the Judaean desert in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been the subject of passionate speculation and controversy. The possibility that they might challenge assumptions about ancient Judaism and the origins of Christianity, coupled with the extremely limited access imposed for many years, only fueled debate on their meanings.With all the scrolls now available in translation, conclusions can be drawn as to the authorship and origins, their implications for Christianity and Judaism, and their link with the ancient site of Qumran. This book, written by three noted scholars in the field, draws together all the evidence to present a fully illustrated survey of every major manuscript.With numerous factfiles, reconstructions, scroll photographs, and a wealth of other illustrations, it is the most comprehensive and accessible account available on the Dead Sea Scrolls.

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Recensione:

Loaded with background material, this book provides an excellent primer to what is arguably the greatest discovery of biblical archaeology.

This definitive fully illustrated survey of all the major scrolls provides a thoughtful introduction to the world in which they evolved. --Good Book Guide

L'autore:

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, including the book The History of the Qumran Community: An Investigation.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0500283710
• ISBN 13: 9780500283714
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 216