The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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

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Thames & Hudson
27 May 2002

Biblical archaeology; Religion & beliefs; Judaism: sacred texts

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

By: Philip R. Davies, George J. Brooke, Phillip R. Callaway
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 192mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 770g
ISBN: 9780500283714
ISBN 10: 0500283710
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 27 May 2002
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Scrolls Revealed • The Ancient World of the Scrolls • Inside the Scrolls • The Qumran Settlement • The Meaning of the Scrolls

Reviews for The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Richly illustrated texts. Richly illustrated texts. Well illustrated. . . . Numerous sidebars describe various technical terms as well as literary, historical, and cultural phenomena. Loaded with background material, this book provides an excellent primer to what is arguably the greatest discovery of biblical archaeology.