The Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls - Ancient Biblical Manuscripts & Historical Religious Texts for Scholars & Collectors - Perfect for Research, Study & Religious Artifacts Collection

Product Description

A fully illustrated survey of all the major Dead Sea Scrolls, written by acknowledged experts in the field.

Includes:

- A catalogue of the scrolls, including the Copper Scroll, Community Rule, Temple Scroll and numerous others

- Historical and religious insight into the period of authorship, from Babylon to Bar Kokhba

- Investigation into ancient Qumran, the authorship of the scrolls and their significance for modern Judaism and Christianity

- Guide to expert interpretation of the manuscripts using palaeography, Carbon- 14 dating and computer reconstructions

- Factfiles, tables, reconstructions, scroll photographs and a guide to where to see the scrolls today