The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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

The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
27 May 2002
Pages
216
ISBN
9780500283714

The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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

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

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