The Bible And the Dead Sea Scrolls (Archaeology and Biblical

The Bible And the Dead Sea Scrolls (Archaeology and Biblical Studies)

The Dead Sea Scrolls have revolutionized our understanding of the literature of the Hebrew Bible, Second Temple Judaism, and the New Testament. The study of the Scrolls is now essential for understanding the history and transmission of the earliest biblical manuscripts, the development of apocalyptic and wisdom writings, and the rise of Jewish messianismâ‚¬"to name only a few of the most important areas of biblical literature to which the Scrolls have made an enduring contribution. As the importance of the Scrolls has increased over the past decades, the scholarly literature has increased exponentially. This brief yet thorough book highlights the most important contributions the Scrolls have made to the study of the Bible and charts new territory for future research into the Scrolls and the Qumran community. After reading The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls, students and scholars alike will have the basic understanding of the Scrolls necessary for pondering even deeper questions regarding the history, literature, and theology of the Bible.
Country USA
Manufacturer Society of Biblical Literature
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 3TWOWA000HNZ
EANs 9781589831834
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Society of Biblical Literature
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	3TWOWA000HNZ
EANs	9781589831834
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Bible And the Dead Sea Scrolls (Archaeology and Biblical Studies)