Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Name: Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls
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ISBN: 9780679780892

ISBN-10: 0679780890

ISBN-13: 9780679780892

Edition: 2000

Authors: Hershel Shanks

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Description:

This edition supplies us with the most complete assessment of the scrolls to date. It is a history of their discovery and dissemination, a summary of their scholarly interpretation, and a thoughtful meditation on their ultimate.

Book details

List price: $14.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 10/26/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



List of Illustrations, Maps, and Plans


Introduction


Exploring the Legend


Archaeologists vs. Bedouin


The Team at Work


Freeing the Scrolls


Undermining Christian Faith--of a Certain Kind


An Essene Library?


The Archaeology of Qumran


An Uncertain Conclusion


Undermining the Jewish Bible


Illuminating Judaism


Treasure Search--the Copper Scroll


Looking Toward the Future


Notes


Select Bibliography


Acknowledgments


Index