The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls - by James VanderKam & Peter Flint (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The story of the discovery of the first Dead Sea Scrolls has become a part of Western lore.
- Author(s): James VanderKam & Peter Flint
- 480 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
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Book Synopsis
The story of the discovery of the first Dead Sea Scrolls has become a part of Western lore. Who has not heard about the Bedouin shepherd who threw a rock into a cave, heard a crash, went in to explore, and found the scrolls? The story in that form may be accurate, but it turns out to be something of a simplification. As a matter of fact, much remains unknown about the exact circumstances under which those scrolls were discovered. The story of the discovery at first deals with just one cave; the other ten were located at later times.
Review Quotes
"A comprehensive, detailed but readable account of what the scrolls really say." -- Herschel Shanks, Editor, Biblical Archaeology Review
"This work provides a cap and climax to more than fifty years of research and publication of the Scrolls." -- David Noel Freedman, Endowed Chair in Hebrew Biblical Studies, University of California San Diego, Editor-in-Chief, Anchor Bible Project
"Eminently readable and reliable...a mine of information and a very useful reference work." -- John J. Collins, Holmes Professor of Old Testament, Yale University
"A superb introduction to all of the major points...a well-illustrated guide." -- Publishers Weekly
"Comprehensive and up-to-date...an important addition to any collection on the Dead Sea Scrolls." -- Choice