The Story of the Scrolls (2010 Vermès), book

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The Story of the Scrolls: The Miraculous Discovery and True Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls (2010) is a book by Géza Vermès.

Abstract

"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."--Publisher description.

Editions and translations

Published in London [England] and New York, NY: Penguin, 2010.

Table of contents

The state of Biblical studies before Qumran -- Epoch-making discoveries and early blunders -- The Ecole Biblique, seedbed of future troubles -- Somnolence -- politics -- scandal -- The battle over the Scrolls and its aftermath -- What is new in the non-sectarian Dead Sea Scrolls? -- The novelty of the sectarian Scrolls -- Unfinished business : archaeology -- group identity -- history -- The Qumran revolution in the study of Biblical and post-Biblical Jud

External links

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