The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English
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‘Probably the most important archaeological find in history … Vermes’ translations are a standard in the field’ Los Angeles Times
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Judaean desert between 1947 and 1956 was one of the greatest finds of all time. These extraordinary manuscripts appear to have been hidden in the caves at Qumran by the Essenes, a Jewish sect in existence before and during the time of Jesus. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, the scrolls have transformed our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism and the origins of Christianity. This acclaimed translation by Geza Vermes has established itself as the classic version of these texts.
Translated and edited with an Introduction and Notes by Geza Vermes
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Additional information
| Publisher | 7th Revised ed. edition (1 Dec. 2011), Penguin Classics |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 698 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0141197315 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0141197319 |
| Dimensions | 19.56 x 12.7 x 3.56 cm |
by P Martin
Was looking for a book which would help me to understand the role of the dead sea scrolls within biblical history but a little dissappointed in the presentation of the information although it might be that i just bought the wrong format and it would have been better if i bought it in hardback edition (if it is available).
by Anthony Mitchell-Innes
This book will be of great interest to all on the question of what this Jewish sect stood for in the early part of their existence to the fall of their history, to the finding of these ancient documents and their ultimate find in the Dead Sea caves. The whole story is exciting, and this book will reveal the story of how these scholars interpreting those ancient parchments managed to reveal their particular religion. In some instances the writings agree on some of Christ’s teaching.
by reader
An updated version of the standard work. Most of the book is a translation of the most important of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but there is also a useful resume of the history and significance of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls by someone who probably knows more about them than anyone else.
by Amazon Customer
it likes good but Imust have the time to ride the book
now I have 5 books to read and I my mother languish is nederland & french so it’s not so easy!
and the packing was very good to
Eddy
by Ronald Arthur Dewhirst
If you are interested in the religious beliefs of the Middle East you may find this book interesting. Translated from thousands of tiny fragments of parchment the Dead Sea Scrolls are an amazing glimpse back in time to the thoughts and doctrines of the period. The rules and beliefs of the Essene Community are fascinating as are the references to examples of various ‘sacred’ texts connected to other beliefs. A great guide to the state of religious thought in the early years of Christianity and the continuing evolution of Jewish belief and orthodoxy. The Romans wiped out the Essene Community so this offers us a rare insight into their organisation.
by Pop
As good as any other translation
by Joe Jones
Really good book, it’s actually has scroll numbers for further research.
by dr.pjmasiak
Not a real lover of Vermes prose but it is comprehensive guide to DS Books