William Sanford Lasor

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Theologically neo-orthodox

NO OF PAGES: 281 SUB CAT I: Dead Sea Scrolls SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: The relationship of the Dead Sea Scrolls to the New Testament has been the subject of books, articles and discussions for many years. But the author of this new study does more than simply add to that total - he helps to clarify and to evaluate much of the material already available. Here is a calm, thorough, and scholarly response to the wild sensationalism and reckless speculation characteristic of so many show more previous treatments of the subject. Here is a detailed and rational answer to those who have charged that Christianity's apologists were afraid to face the Scrolls, and those who have been led to believe that the Qumran documents represent a challenge to the originality of Christianity will have to examine that hypothesis anew. Dr. La Sor presents the relevant documents objectively - in literal translation, and without unwarranted reconstruction of the text - so that the reader may judge for himself just how the Scrolls relate to the New Testament. Specific issues are discussed, and the parallels and distinctions between the early Church and the Qumran community are summarized in tabular form for easy comparison. Throughout, the reader is enabled to examine the truth concerning the relationship between the Teacher of Righteousness and Jesus Christ; between Qumran lustrations and Christian baptism; between Qumran theology and the teachings of the early Church. In addition, La Sor examines carefully the articles, books and events relevant to the subject, including the findings so far published from Qumran Cave 11.NOTES: Donated by Tim Hegg. SUBTITLE: show less

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