The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (7th Edition)

by Geza Vermes (Translator)

Overview

'Probably the most important archaeological find in history ... Vermes' translations are a standard in the field' Los Angeles Times

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Judaean desert between 1947 and 1956 was one of the greatest finds of all time. These extraordinary manuscripts appear to have been hidden in the caves at Qumran by the Essenes, a Jewish sect in existence before and during the time of Jesus. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, the scrolls have transformed our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism and the origins of Christianity. This acclaimed translation by Geza Vermes has established itself as the classic version of these texts.

Translated and edited with an Introduction and Notes by Geza Vermes

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780141197326
Publisher:	Penguin UK
Publication date:	12/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	720
Sales rank:	130,333
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	3 Months

About the Author

Geza Vermes was born in Hungary in 1924. He studied in Budapest and Louvain. He was the first Professor of Jewish Studies at Oxford. His other books published by Penguin are The Changing Faces of Jesus and The Authentic Gospel of Jesus.

Editorial Reviews

Fascinating, not least because of Geza Vermes' wonderful introduction and translation

EBOOK COMMENTARY