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The meaning of the Dead Sea scrolls

VanderKam, James C.

The meaning of the Dead Sea scrolls - pbk. - San Francisco. HarperSanFrancisco. 7/27/2012 - xii, 467 p. : ill., charts ; 24 cm.

Drawing together all the evidence, this timely book explores: The discovery and dating of the Dead Sea Scrolls; their relationship to the Hebrew Bible, Apocrypha, and New Testament; their messianic and apocalyptic messages; the identity, nature, and theology of the Qumran community; the nonbiblical scrolls; and controversies surrounding the scrolls. This comprehensive, guide provides an introduc

006068464X (alk. paper) 0060684658 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2002069730


Dead Sea scrolls.
Bible. O.T. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Dead sea scrolls -- Relation to the New Testament.
Qumran community.