What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Do They Matter?

What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Do They Matter?

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Sure, there are plenty of scholarly volumes on the Dead Sea Scrolls, full of indexes, footnotes, and jargon for those in the know. But what if you're not a specialist? What if you just want a basic understanding of what the Dead Sea Scrolls are, where they came from, and why they're so important? That's where this little book comes in. David Noel Freedman and Pam Fox Kuhlken here offer an informed, inside look at these significant ancient texts. Full of humor and behind-the-scenes glimpses into research on the Scrolls, What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Do They Matter? is a fascinating, accessible guidebook -- perfect for any reader seeking a brief, quality introduction to this inscrutable subject.

Publication Date

2007

Publisher

W.B. Eerdmans

Disciplines

Christianity | Religion

What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Do They Matter?

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