The Great Discovery: The Story Of The Dead Sea Scrolls

By Azriel Eisenberg

Book Overview

The Great Discovery: The Story Of The Dead Sea Scrolls is a book written by Azriel Eisenberg that tells the story of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and significance of the scrolls, which are considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.Eisenberg describes the discovery of the scrolls by a Bedouin shepherd in 1947, and the subsequent excavation of the Qumran site where they were found. He also explains the significance of the scrolls, which include some of the earliest known copies of the Hebrew Bible, as well as other important religious and historical texts.The book includes detailed descriptions of the scrolls themselves, as well as the controversies and debates surrounding their interpretation and authenticity. Eisenberg also explores the impact of the scrolls on our understanding of Judaism and Christianity, and the ways in which they have shaped modern biblical scholarship.Overall, The Great Discovery: The Story Of The Dead Sea Scrolls is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important archaeological discoveries of our time, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, archaeology, or biblical scholarship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163816906
• ISBN13: 9781163816905
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"