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

The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Author(s): James VanderKam, Peter Flint

The story of the discovery of the first Dead Sea Scrolls has become a part of Western lore. Who has not heard about the Bedouin shepherd who threw a rock into a cave, heard a crash, went in to explore, and found the scrolls? The story in that form may be accurate, but it turns out to be something of a simplification. As a matter of fact, much remains unknown about the exact circumstances under which those scrolls were discovered. The story of the discovery at first deals with just one cave; the other ten were located at later times.

Review(s):
“A comprehensive, detailed but readable account of what the scrolls really say.”
“This work provides a cap and climax to more than fifty years of research and publication of the Scrolls.”
“Eminently readable and reliable...a mine of information and a very useful reference work.”
“A superb introduction to all of the major points...a well-illustrated guide.”
“Comprehensive and up-to-date...an important addition to any collection on the Dead Sea Scrolls.”



ISBN:  9780060684655