The Library of Qumran: On the Essenes, Qumran, John the Baptist, and Jesus

The incredible discoveries at Qumran are unveiled in this compelling volume by one of the world's foremost experts on biblical archaeology and the ancient Qumran community. Drawing on the best of current research and a thorough knowledge of all the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hartmut Stegemann analyzes the purpose of the Qumran settlement, paints a picture of how daily life was carried on there, explores the relation of the Qumran community to John the Baptist, to Jesus, and to early Christianity, and uncovers the true nature of the Qumran writings, which continue to have a profound impact on biblical studies today

Author: Hartmut Stegemann
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 03/01/1998
Pages: 302
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.38w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780802861672

About the Author
Stegemann, Hartmut: - (1933-2005) Hartmut Stegemann was professor of NewTestament studies at Georg-August-University inGöttingen. He also served as Director of theDepartment for Ancient Judaism and Head of the QumranResearch Center.

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