The Dead Sea Scriptures

by Theodor Herzl Gaster

Book Overview

Presents translations of the ancient Hebrew documents which were discovered near the Dead Sea together with notes on their significance and biblical parallels.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385088590
• ISBN13: 9780385088596
• Release Date: November 1976
• Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Length: 594 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.2" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Good Book!

The Dead Sea Scriptures explores the Qumran scoll writings which were found in the Qumran caves in 1940 by a young Bedouin boy. The Dead Sea Scrolls were originally a part of the Scriptures before it was removed by the unbelievers for whatever reason. The Dead Sea Scriptures contains truth pertaining to who the ancient Hebrews were, including songs which they sung to the Most High. I recommend this book to be read by anyone who is not afraid of reading other scriptural books besides the Bible.

Great for indepth study!

I have a very old paperback of this with a copyright of 1956. This "Doubleday Anchor Original" is a bold and interesting book for the laymen. Though my copy is not and should not be used for a scholary tool. It is a step in that direction.

Excellent translation

I 've read other translation of the scrolls but find them not as appealling or poetic or powerful. This translation shows the intense care and knowledge of it's subject. It's very important to keep good writings like this available to all believers of those that think they can honer the traditions of true caring for creation and God. This book is very connected to the Essene Gospel of Peace of Jesus Christ by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely. I read these constantly together. The question is why do important writings like this go out of print.