{"product_id":"the-meaning-of-the-dead-sea-scrolls-their-significance-for-understanding-the-bible-judaism-jesus-and-christianity","title":"The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Significance For Understanding the Bible  Judaism  Jesus  and Christianity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dead Sea Scrolls  found in caves near the Dead Sea fifteen miles east of Jerusalem from 1947 to 1956  include the oldest existing biblical manuscripts and the remarkable texts of the purist Jewish community at Qumran. The discovery of the scrolls has added dramatically to our understanding of the varieties of Judaism at the time of Jesus and the rise of Christianity  but has also prompted heated debate about the nature of these religions. As the monumental task of transcribing and translating the Dead Sea Scrolls is finally completed  people around the world are taking stock of the significance of these ancient documents. In this book  two of the worlds leading experts on the scrolls reveal the complete and fascinating story in all its detail: the amazing discovery  the intense controversies  and the significant revelations. Drawing together all the evidence  this timely book explores: The discovery and dating of the scrolls Their relationship to the Hebrew Bible  Apocrypha  and New Testament Their messianic and apocalyptic messages The identity  nature  and theology of the Qumran community The nonbiblical scrolls Controversies surrounding the scrolls This comprehensive  up-to-date guide is the definitive introduction to all aspects of the scrolls  including their teachings  the community that created them  the world of Judaism  the origins of Christianity  our understanding of Jesus and the New Testament. Featuring photos of the original texts  the sites  and the scholars who deciphered them  and including illustrative passages from the scrolls  The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls presents the most complete and accurate scholarship on the Dead Sea Scrolls available today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946834358325,"sku":"ByrdShop_006068464X","price":34.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780060684648.jpg?v=1769968344","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-meaning-of-the-dead-sea-scrolls-their-significance-for-understanding-the-bible-judaism-jesus-and-christianity","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}