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The Archaeology Of Qumran And The Dead Sea Scrolls, 2Nd Ed.,New
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A Choice Outstanding Academic Title And Winner Of The Biblical Archaeology Society? Publication Award For Best Popular Book On Archaeologythe Dead Sea Scrolls Have Been Described As The Most Important Archaeological Discovery Of The Twentieth Century. Deposited In Caves Surrounding Qumran By Members Of A Jewish Sect Who Lived At The Site In The First Century Bce And First Century Ce, They Provide Invaluable Information About Judaism In The Last Centuries Bce.Like The Dead Sea Scrolls, The Qumran Site Continues To Be The Object Of Intense Scholarly Debate. In A Book Meant To Introduce General Readers To This Fascinating Area Of Study, Veteran Archaeologist Jodi Magness Provides An Overview Of The Archaeology Of Qumran That Incorporates Information From The Dead Sea Scrolls And Other Contemporary Sources.Magness Identifies Qumran As A Sectarian Settlement, Rejecting Other Interpretations Including Claims That Qumran Was A Villa Rustica Or Manor House. By Carefully Analyzing The Published Information On Qumran, She Refines The Site? Chronology, Reinterprets The Purpose Of Some Of Its Rooms, And Reexamines Archaeological Evidence For The Presence Of Women And Children In The Settlement. Numerous Photos And Diagrams Give Readers A Firsthand Look At The Site.Considered A Standard Text In The Field For Nearly Two Decades, The Archaeology Of Qumran And The Dead Sea Scrolls Is Revised And Updated Throughout In Its Second Edition In Light Of The Publication Of All The Dead Sea Scrolls And Additional Data From Roland De Vaux? Excavations, As Well As Yitzhak Magen And Yuval Peleg? More Recent Excavations. Specialists And Nonspecialists Alike Will Find Here An Overview Of The Qumran Site And The Dead Sea Scrolls That Is Both Authoritative And Accessible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls'? A: The book primarily explores the archaeology of Qumran, analyzing the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and providing insights into the Jewish sect that inhabited the area during the first century BCE and CE.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jodi Magness, a veteran archaeologist with extensive knowledge of the Qumran site and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition of the book was published on June 29, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 340 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to general readers while also providing authoritative insights for specialists.
- Q: What evidence does Jodi Magness present regarding the Qumran settlement? A: Magness presents archaeological evidence to support the interpretation of Qumran as a sectarian settlement, challenging alternative theories about its function.
- Q: Are there any visual aids included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes numerous photos and diagrams that provide readers with a firsthand look at the Qumran site.
- Q: What updates does the second edition include? A: The second edition has been revised and updated to incorporate new findings from the publication of all the Dead Sea Scrolls and recent archaeological excavations.
- Q: Is this book considered a standard text in the field? A: Yes, 'The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls' has been regarded as a standard text in the field for nearly two decades.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Ancient Civilizations.