The Dead Sea Scrolls Study Edition-Two Vol. Set (Vol 1 & 2) [Paperback]

Florentino Garcia Martinez (Author), Eibert Tigchelaar (Author)

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Publication Date: October 1, 1999 | ISBN-10: 9004115471 | ISBN-13: 978-9004115477

This two-volume study text contains edited Hebrew and Aramaic transcriptions, and English translations of the non-biblical scrolls on facing pages, arranged by serial number from Cave 1 to Cave 11. In addition, it offers a summary of the contents of the biblical scrolls from Qumran. Each Q-number is provided with a heading which contains the information on the text and selected bibliographic references. Although unidentified and unclassified fragments have been omitted, and no snippets of manuscripts have been reproduced, this edition aims to be complete for the non-biblical scrolls. This publication is designed as a practical reference tool to facilitate access to the Qumran collection of the Dead Sea Scrolls. As such it is primarily intended for classroom use and for use by specialists from other disciplines who need a reliable compendium to all the materials found. It should also be useful as a companion for those studying the original manuscripts using the microfiche or CD-ROM editions of the scrolls.

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'"A remarkable achievement.'
"Dead Sea Discoveries.
'"After what seems like an eternity we can finally replace Lohse on our shelves.
'"Journal for the Study of the Old Testament.
'"The authors are to be congratulated for producing a well-conceived and well-executed work that will be of immense pratical value to students and scholars alike.
'"The Catholic Biblical Quarterly.
'"These volumes are clearly the standard for students, and they will also be extremely helpful for specialistsa welcome addition to the growing number of research tools on the texts from Qumran.'
Fred W. Burnett, "Religious Studies Review, 2001.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1384 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004115471
• ISBN-13: 978-9004115477
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Handy reference, gives the text & translation only, June 14, 2000

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This review is from: The Dead Sea Scrolls Study Edition-Two Vol. Set (Vol 1 & 2) (Paperback)

It is two-volume compendium following the scholarly enumeration of the Dead Sea Scrolls. It also includes the Hebrew and Aramaic text and newly edited English translations and summaries of all biblical and nonbiblical scrolls found at Qumran. This work was designed to accompany course work as a practical reference tool to facilitate research of the Scrolls. It lacks the general introductions and other interpretive matter of other translations that may bias a reading of the texts, but it does include bibliographical references to other translations and studies. Because of this more invisible editorial intervention the work will best serve students who are learning how to read and interperted these texts. As a handy reference work nothing else is as useful. Also this less expensive edition will make this a much perferred edition.