The Dead Sea Scrolls [1 ed.]

Subtitle: The story of the recent manuscript discoveries and their momentous significance for students of the Bible. [

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Table of contents :
The Dead Sea Scrolls - Front Cover
Introductory Note
Publisher's device
Title Page
Printer's Imprint
Dedication
Contents
List of Plates
[lineart - Map of Dead Sea locale]
[lineart - Map of Dead Sea locale, larger scale]
Preface
1. The Discovery and Purchase of the Scrolls
2. Further Discoveries
3. The Editing of the Scrolls and Fragments
4. The Biblical Texts
5. The Excavations at Qumran
6. The Origin of the Sect
7. The Life and Discipline of the Sect
[photoplates 1-42]
8. Other Works from the Qumran Library
9. The Doctrines of the Sect
10. The Use of Scripture Texts in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament
11. The Qumran Community and the Church
12. The Messianic Conceptions of Qumran and the Early Church
13. The Qumran Sect and Jesus
Appendix I. John the Baptist
Appendix II. Other Cave Discoveries of History and Affiliations with the Qumran Sect
Appendix III. Murabba’at
Appendix IV. The Copper Scroll
Bibliography
General Index
Biblical Index
Some Pelican Books about Religion
Rear Cover / Author Portrait

The Dead Sea Scrolls [1 ed.]

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