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The Dead Sea Scrolls: a very short introduction

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Everyone has heard of of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but amidst the conspiracies, the politics, and the sensational claims, it can be difficult to separate myth from reality. Here, Timothy Lim explores the cultural and historical background of the scrolls, and examines their significance for our understanding of the Old Testament and the origins of Christianity and Judaism. Lim tells the fascinating story of the scrolls since their discouvery; their cultural context through the archaeology and history of the Dead Sea region. He explains the science behind their deciphering and dating, and does not omit the cast of characters, scandals, and controversies that have hastened the scrolls' rise to the status of cultrual icon.

Beginning with their discovery in the 1940s, through the political, legal, and scholary controversies that still persist today, public interest in the Dead Sea Scrolls has remained exceptionally high. This is an accessible and well-written mini-history that will appeal to anyone interested in the true history of these fascinating documents.

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Ketersediaan

Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

Very Short Introductions

No. Panggil

online

Penerbit

Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press., 2006

Deskripsi Fisik

152 p.

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780192806598

Klasifikasi

NONE

Tipe Isi

text

Tipe Media

electronic

Tipe Pembawa

online resource

Edisi

First

Subjek

Dead Sea Scrolls
RELIGION Judaism Sacred Writings

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