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The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English

in: Judaism
Summary:

The book presents a comprehensive English translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient Jewish texts discovered in the Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea. It includes biblical manuscripts, sectarian writings, and apocryphal works, providing insight into the religious thought and practices of the Jewish community from which early Christianity emerged.

Key points:

1. Discovery of Dead Sea Scrolls: The book starts with the 1947 discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls by a Bedouin shepherd. This find is a major 20th-century archaeological event, shedding light on Jewish history and culture during the Second Temple period.

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