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The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Philip R. Davies, George J. Brooke, Phillip R. Callaway
£14.95
A fully illustrated survey of all the major Dead Sea Scrolls, written by experts in the field
Overview
A fully illustrated survey of all the major Dead Sea Scrolls, written by acknowledged experts in the field.
Includes:
- A catalogue of the scrolls, including the Copper Scroll, Community Rule, Temple Scroll and numerous others
- Historical and religious insight into the period of authorship, from Babylon to Bar Kokhba
- Investigation into ancient Qumran, the authorship of the scrolls and their significance for modern Judaism and Christianity
- Guide to expert interpretation of the manuscripts using palaeography, Carbon- 14 dating and computer reconstructions
- Factfiles, tables, reconstructions, scroll photographs and a guide to where to see the scrolls today
Reviews
'Written in a lively and engaging manner … makes the reading of dry, often impenetrable, fragments come alive'
Society for Old Testament Study
'Shrewd and perceptive … a thoughtful and helpful introduction to the scrolls '
Michael A. Knibb, King’s College London
Product Information
Book Details
Format: Paperback
Size: 25.4 x 19.2 cm
Extent: 216 pp
Illustrations: 216
Publication date: 7 March 2011
ISBN: 9780500283714
Contents List
The Scrolls Revealed • The Ancient World of the Scrolls • Inside the Scrolls • The Qumran Settlement • The Meaning of the Scrolls
About the Author
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.
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.
List of Contributors
Phillip R. Callaway
