| The Dead Sea Scrolls and Christian Origins Contributor(s): Fitzmyer, Joseph A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802846505 ISBN-13: 9780802846501 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $28.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2000 Annotation: Gathers recent research that provides background to the Bible and Christianity. This volume by Joseph Fitzmyer, a pioneer in the field of Dead Sea Scrolls research, collects twelve of his recent studies on the Scrolls, including a new essay on Qumran messianism. Well known for his landmark work in Aramaic studies and on the Semitic background of the New Testament, Fitzmyer explores how the Scrolls have shed light on the interpretation of biblical themes and on the rise of early Christianity. All of the articles in this volume have been updated to take into account current discussions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings - Religion | Christianity - General |
| Dewey: 296.155 |
| LCCN: 99059276 |
| Series: Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls & Related Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.19" W x 9.21" (0.98 lbs) 308 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Bible at Qumran puts the Dead Sea Scrolls to use in exploring two principal themes: the text and shape of the "Bible" at Qumran and the interpretation of these scriptures in this fascinating Jewish community. Written by leading scholars in the field, these informed studies make an important contribution to our understanding of the biblical text at a pivotal period in history. Contributors: Martin G. Abegg Jr. James E. Bowley Craig A. Evans Peter W. Flint James A. Sanders James M. Scott Eugene Ulrich James C. VanderKam Robert W. Wall Bruce K. Waltke |