The Library of Qumran

On the Essenes, Qumran, John the Baptist, and Jesus

• Author(s): Hartmut Stegemann,
• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
• Pages: 285
• ISBN_10: 0802861679
  ISBN_13: 9780802861672
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Bibles / General , History / Ancient / General , Religion / Biblical Studies / General , Religion / Christianity / History , Religion / History , Religion / Judaism / Sacred Writings , Religion / Antiquities & Archaeology ,

Description:... 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