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Timothy H. Lim
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Published
April 2017
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Oxford University Press
Published
April 2017
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Since their discovery in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have become an icon in popular culture that transcends their status as ancient Jewish manuscripts. Everyone has heard of the Scrolls, but amidst the conspiracies, the politics, and the sensational claims, it can be difficult to separate the myths from the reality. In this Very Short introductions, Timothy Lim discusses the cultural significance of the finds, and the religious, political and legal controversies during the seventy years of study since the discovery. He also looks at the contribution the Scrolls have made to our understanding of the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible, and the origins of early Christianity. Exploring the most recent scholarly discussions on the archaeology of Khirbet Qumran, and the study of the biblical texts, the canon, and the history of the Second Temple Period, he considers what the scrolls reveal about sectarianism in early Judaism. Was the archaeological site of Qumran a centre of monastic life, a fortress, a villa, or a pottery factory? Why were some of their biblical texts so different from the ones that we read today? Did they have 'a Bible'?
Who were the Essenes and why did they think that humanity is to be divided between 'the sons of light' and those in darkness? And, finally, do the Scrolls reflect the teachings of the earliest followers of Jesus? ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author
Timothy H. Lim
Book Format
Paperback
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
April 2017
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Weight
137g
Page Count
144
Dimensions
107 x 173 x 11 mm
ISBN
9780198779520
ISBN-10
0198779526
Eden Code
4450018
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Author/Creator: Timothy H. Lim
ISBN: 9780198779520
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: April 2017
Weight: 137g
Dimensions: 107 x 173 x 11 mm
Eden Code: 4450018