The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
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Author: Philip R. Davies
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 216
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
Author: Philip R. Davies
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 216
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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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Philip R. Davies
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 216
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
Author: Philip R. Davies
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 216
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
The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
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