Qumran: The Site of the Dead Sea Scrolls: Archaeological Interpretations and Debates: Proceedings of a Conference Held at Brown University, November 1

by Jean-baptiste Humbert

Today, archaeology plays an ever growing role in Qumran studies. Fifteen papers presented in 2002 at Brown University provide the necessary data to break new ground in the recent debate about the character of Qumran. Section I discusses material from old and new excavations that help assess the validity of the traditional Qumran-Essene hypothesis. Part II discusses various aspects of the main settlement such as division of space, the character of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004145044
• ISBN13: 9789004145047
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 3.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.7" x 11.5"