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The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls presented the greatest challenge to Christian beliefs since the time of Darwin's theory of evolution.

This paperback book retells the fascinating story of the discovery and purported meaning of the scrolls. It also describes the importance and interest to believers around the world. For those seeking spiritual enlightenment and a reconciliation of the scrolls with their faith, this book will give them a scholarly interpretation of the scrolls relationship to the Holy Scriptures and the origins of Christianity.

The book includes a few drawings, maps and photos for clarification as well as a bibliography.

The author, A Powell Davies, was a pastor in Washington DC and has written several other books based on the Christian religion.

Although one may consider the book dated (being written in the 50's), I found it to be a rather interesting overview of the subject. It gives a review of the discovery and dating of the dead sea scrolls, then moves on into an analysis of the sect of the scrolls (essenes) and later on into possible influence of Christian movement. The volume is very readable and should hold the interest of any who choose to read it. Then if one is still eager for more I would suggest reading Geza Vermes "The complete dead sea scrolls in english". ISBN 0713991313