The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Significance For Understanding the Bible, Judaism, Jesus, and Christianity - Couverture rigide

VanderKam, James; Flint, Peter

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 006068464X ISBN 13 : 9780060684648

Editeur : HarperOne, 2002

Synopsis

Book by VanderKam James Flint Peter

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Dead Sea Scrolls, found in caves near the Dead Sea fifteen miles east of Jerusalem from 1947 to 1956, include the oldest existing biblical manuscripts and the remarkable texts of the purist Jewish community at Qumran. The discovery of the scrolls has added dramatically to our understanding of the varieties of Judaism at the time of Jesus and the rise of Christianity, but has also prompted heated debate about the nature of these religions. As the monumental task of transcribing and translating the Dead Sea Scrolls is finally completed, people around the world are taking stock of the significance of these ancient documents. In this book, two of the world's leading experts on the scrolls reveal the complete and fascinating story in all its detail: the amazing discovery, the intense controversies, and the significant revelations.

Drawing together all the evidence, this timely book explores:

• The discovery and dating of the scrolls
• Their relationship to the Hebrew Bible, Apocrypha, and New Testament
• Their messianic and apocalyptic messages
• The identity, nature, and theology of the Qumran community
• The nonbiblical scrolls
• Controversies surrounding the scrolls

This comprehensive, up-to-date guide is the definitive introduction to all aspects of the scrolls, including their teachings, the community that created them, the world of Judaism, the origins of Christianity, our understanding of Jesus and the New Testament. Featuring photos of the original texts, the sites, and the scholars who deciphered them, and including illustrative passages from the scrolls, The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls presents the most complete and accurate scholarship on the Dead Sea Scrolls available today.

Revue de presse

“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)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HarperOne
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 006068464X
• ISBN 13: 9780060684648
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 480