Description
Product ID: | 9780141197319 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (7th Edition) |
Authors: | Author: Dr Geza Vermes |
Page Count: | 720 |
Subjects: | Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings, None, Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings, Judaism: sacred texts, Ancient / Biblical Israel |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Discovered on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea in the decade after the Second World War, the Dead Sea Scrolls are a historical and religious record of immense significance, altering our understanding of Jewish and early Christian history. This book transforms our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism and the origins of Christianity. ''Probably the most important archaeological find in history ... Vermes'' translations are a standard in the field'' Los Angeles Times |
Imprint Name: | Penguin Classics |
Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2011-12-01 |