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Title: Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls: The History of Judaism, the Background of Christianity, and the Lost Library of Qumran (Anchor Bible Reference Libr) by Lawrence H. Schiffman ISBN: 0-385-48121-7 Publisher: Anchor Bible Commentary Pub. Date: 01 October, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Jewish literature evaluated from a Jewish perspective
Comment: A very interesting book with a whole new outlook on the Dead Sea Scrolls and Qumran. Schiffman suggests that years of Christian scholarship has somewhat tainted the study of the scrolls and that a Jewish perspective on the scrolls is long overdue. I especially enjoyed his perspective on the origin of the dead sea sect, tracing their roots possibly to the Sadducees. The first several chapters serve as an introduction to the dead sea scrolls, including the story of their discovery, so if this is your first book on the DSS you should find sufficient background on the subject. He always compares the DSS literature with the practices of other Second Temple Period religious groups and literature, pointing out similarities and differences. I felt that part 2 offered more insight into the lifestyle and mindset of the community who lived at Qumran than anything I've read.
Rating: 5
Summary: The first book to view the Dead Sea Scrolls as Judaic Texts
Comment: One of the greatest scholars of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Lawrence Schiffman, tries to correct the problem of 40 years of Christian reading into the Judaic texts found at Qumran. By exploring the Scrolls as a whole, as well as the main groups of Jews in ancient Israel, Schiffman presents an amazing thesis as to who theses people were, and what schism led them to break from their homes and form this community. A book full of wisdom, and insight, Schiffman leads the reader on a complete exploration of the times, Scrolls, and provides a very helpful glossary for the layman, and scholar alike
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Title: The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English by Geza Vermes ISBN: 0140278079 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls: A Reader from the Biblical Archaeology Review by Hershel Shanks ISBN: 0679744452 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 July, 1993 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls Today by James C. Vanderkam ISBN: 0802807364 Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 April, 1994 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls by Jodi Magness ISBN: 0802826873 Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Jewish Literature Between the Bible and the Mishnah: A Historical and Literary Introduction by George Nickelsburg ISBN: 0800619803 Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Pub. Date: 01 January, 1981 List Price(USD): $27.00 |
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