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Ever since they were first discovered by a Bedouin shepherd in the Judean desert in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been the subject of endless debate and speculation, something which continues to this day.
Many thought, and still do, that the scrolls might challenge many of the assumptions about Judaism and about the origins of Christianity, a controversy that was exacerbated by the fact that there was initially only very limited access to the documents. It was not until as recently as 1991 that all 800 documents from eleven caves were finally available in translation, since when there have been numerous alternative theories put forward about their authorship, and critically their dating.
In this clear account John DeSalvo places the scrolls in their historical context, explains their classification and the methods of working and dating the scrolls as well as looking at specific texts. He also discusses the enigmatic Essene community at Qumran, and what has been learned about them from the artifacts, cemeteries and graves that surround the settlement at Khirbet Qumran.
The now famous Copper Scroll with its detailed list of supposed buried treasure is examined as are the theories surrounding this, such as the possible connection with the lost treasure of The Knights Templar. Finally, the relevance of the Dead Sea Scrolls to The New Testament, and the messianic Jesus is explored.
KGGregarious
Posted April 25, 2010
John de Salvo's book is well written and easy to follow but the contents do not live up to the expectations of the introduction. I expected to find more insight into the latest interpertation and meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The book spends its time going through the finding of the scrolls, side trips into personalities of those who found the scrolls and the measures taken to preserve and display the scrolls. There is some intrigue concerning the efforts of the Catholic Church to cover up or discredit the scrolls. It is shot through with great pictures. In general the book is good as a coffee table conversation piece or for a high school class project on the finding of the scrolls.
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Posted March 13, 2010
I thought this book was very informative regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls and other scrolls both Biblical and that were made for other reasons. I went to the see the exhibit at the Milwaukee County Museum after I read the book. This book had set up alot of background information before I even got there, so I felt better informed when I saw the exhibit.
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Posted January 2, 2010
This book is visually appealing and gives a good history of how and where the scrolls were found but it's a little light on substance. It highlights the Christian aspects of the scrolls but neglects the teachings which were hidden until the scrolls were found.I enjoyed the book but was looking for something a little more indepth.
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Posted March 13, 2010
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Overview
Ever since they were first discovered by a Bedouin shepherd in the Judean desert in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been the subject of endless debate and speculation, something which continues to this day.
Many thought, and still do, that the scrolls might challenge many of the assumptions about Judaism and about the origins of Christianity, a controversy that was exacerbated by the fact that there was initially only very limited access to the documents. It was not until as ...