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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. NO OF PAGES: 290 SUB CAT I: Dead Sea Scrolls SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: This volume collects twelve studies on the Dead Sea Scrolls by Joseph Fitzmyer, including a new, never-before published essay on Qumran messianism. A pioneer in the field of Scrolls research and well known for his work in Aramaic studies and in the Semitic background of the New Testament, Fitzmyer here explores particularly how the Scrolls have shed light on the Qumran community itself, on the interpretation of significant biblical themes, and on the rise of early Christianity. Originally written to appeal to both scholars and general readers interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls, all of the articles in this volume have been updated to take into account current discussions of this extraordinary archaeological find.NOTES: Purchased at the Dead Sea Scrolls Seminar April 30, 2001 SUBTITLE: Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Literature no reviews | add a review
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Gathers recent research that provides background to the Bible and Christianity. This volume by Joseph Fitzmyer, a pioneer in the field of Dead Sea Scrolls research, collects twelve of his recent studies on the Scrolls, including a new essay on Qumran messianism. Well known for his landmark work in Aramaic studies and on the Semitic background of the New Testament, Fitzmyer explores how the Scrolls have shed light on the interpretation of biblical themes and on the rise of early Christianity. All of the articles in this volume have been updated to take into account current discussions. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)296.155Religions Other Religions Judaism Jewish writings Texts of Particular Sects QumranLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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