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The Dead Sea Scrolls Today, rev. ed,Used
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Bestselling book on the Scrolls, updated to reflect current scholarship and recent debatesThe premier Dead Sea Scrolls primer ever since its original publication in 1994, James VanderKam's Dead Sea Scrolls Today won the Biblical Archaeology Society's Publication Award in 1995 for the Best Popular Book on Biblical Archaeology. In this expanded and updated edition the book will continue to illuminate the greatest archaeological find in modern times.While retaining the format, style, and aims of the first edition, the second edition of The Dead Sea Scrolls Today takes into account the full publication of the texts from the caves and the post1994 debates about the Qumran site, and it contains an additional section regarding information that the Scrolls provide about Second Temple Judaism and the groups prominent at the time. Further, VanderKam has enlarged the bibliographies throughout and changed the phrasing in many places. Finally, quotations of the Scrolls are from the fifth edition of Geza Vermes's translation, The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Penguin, 1997).
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Dead Sea Scrolls Today'? A: 'The Dead Sea Scrolls Today' primarily focuses on providing a comprehensive overview of the Dead Sea Scrolls, reflecting current scholarship and recent debates surrounding these significant archaeological findings.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Dead Sea Scrolls Today' is James C. VanderKam, a noted scholar in the field of biblical studies.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: 'The Dead Sea Scrolls Today' was published on February 22, 2010, as a revised edition.
- Q: What can I find in this updated edition? A: This updated edition includes a full publication of the texts from the caves, insights into post-1994 debates about the Qumran site, and additional information about Second Temple Judaism.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Dead Sea Scrolls Today' contains a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in biblical studies? A: Yes, 'The Dead Sea Scrolls Today' is considered a primer and is suitable for beginners as well as those looking to deepen their understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
- Q: Does the book include bibliographies? A: Yes, the second edition has enlarged bibliographies throughout, providing readers with additional resources for further study.
- Q: Are the quotations from the Scrolls accurate? A: Quotations in the book are sourced from the fifth edition of Geza Vermes's translation, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Dead Sea Scrolls Today' falls under the category of Bible Study.