Qumran Cave 4: Xx: Poetical And Liturgical Texts, Part 2 (Discoveries In The Judaean Desert (Xxix))

Qumran Cave 4: Xx: Poetical And Liturgical Texts, Part 2 (Discoveries In The Judaean Desert (Xxix))

This collection includes hymns, prayers, blessings, and other liturgical texts illuminating the poetry and worship experience of ancient Israel and especially of the community at Qumran. It is the second volume containing poetical and liturgical texts from Cave 4. Review `These volumes illuminate two important areas in the history of Judaism, the early development of prayer and halakha. They will provide grist for the mills of scholarship for years to come.' John J.Collins, The Journal of Religion About the Author Bilhah Nitzan is in the Department of Bible Studies at University of Tel Aviv. Eileen Schuller is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.