The story of the scrolls : the miraculous discovery and true significance of the Dead Sea scrolls /

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Author / Creator:Vermès, Géza, 1924-2013
Imprint:London ; New York : Penguin, 2010.
Description:vii, 259 p. : maps ; 20 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8007647
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ISBN:9780141046150 (pbk.)
0141046155 (pbk.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:In this book, the author, relates the controversial story of their discovery and publication around the world, revealing cover-ups, blunders and academic in-fighting, but also the passion and dedication of many of those involved. He shares what he has learned about the scrolls and gives his views on their true significance and what they can teach us, as well as in those areas where scholarly consensus has not yet been reached.

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