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020			_a006068464X (alk. paper) 0060684658 (pbk. : alk. paper)
100			_aVanderKam, James C.
245			_aThe meaning of the Dead Sea scrolls
250			_apbk.
260			_aSan Francisco. _bHarperSanFrancisco. _c7/27/2012
300			_axii, 467 p. : ill., charts ; 24 cm.
500			_aDrawing 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
590			_b46898.
650			_aDead Sea scrolls.
650			_aBible. O.T. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
650			_aDead sea scrolls -- Relation to the New Testament.
650			_aQumran community.
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