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by: Martin G. Abegg, Peter Flint, Eugene Ulrich See Larger Image List Price: $23.95 Our Price: $16.29 You Save: $7.66 (32%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $10.25 Third Party New Price: $12.89 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 221.44 EAN: 9780060600648 ISBN: 0060600640 Label: HarperOne Manufacturer: HarperOne Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 672 Publication Date: November 01, 2002 Publisher: HarperOne Release Date: October 22, 2002 Sales Rank: 178165 Studio: HarperOne Related Items: The Dead Sea Scrolls - Revised Edition: A New Translation The Septuagint with Apocrypha: Greek and English The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Penguin Classics) The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls: Their Significance For Understanding the Bible, Judaism, Jesus, and Christianity Lost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It into the New Testament see more Editorial Review: Product Description: From the dramatic find in the caves of Qumran, the world's most ancient version of the Bible allows us to read the scriptures as they were in the time of Jesus. Amazon.com: The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible: The Oldest Known Bible Translated for the First Time into English is the first full English translation of the Hebrew scriptures used by the Essene sect at Qumran. (The Essenes, along with the Pharisees and Saducees, were among the three most influential Jewish groups of their time [150 B.C. to 68 A.D.]). Between 1947 and 1956, in 11 caves overlooking the Dead Sea, more than 800 manuscripts of two types were found. The first are called 'biblical'--because they contain material that was later canonized in the Hebrew Bible; the second are called 'non-Biblical'--because they contain poetry, rules for holy living, and imaginative, midrashic interpretations that are unique to the community that produced them. The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible comprises the biblical manuscripts, including many new Psalms, Apocryphal books, and previously unknown readings of Deuteronomy and Isaiah (which appear to have been among the most important books of the Bible to this group of Essenes). The translation of each book is preceded by an introduction that describes the text's importance to the Essenes, their distinctive interpretations of the text, and suggestions of how historical and political events may have shaped these interpretations. Translators Martin Abegg Jr., Peter Flint, and Eugene Ulrich have loaded this volume with scholarly notes and commentary, but their interpretations are formatted in a way that does not impede the general reader's enjoyment of the book. The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible breathes new life into scripture by delving into the earliest source material yet discovered. It is a crucial work to reckon with for anyone interested in Jewish life around the time of Jesus. --Michael Joseph Gross Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Amazing This is an amazing book that will help you understand the history of Bible translation and about different Bible manuscripts. Rating: - Fantastic Fantastic. I studied under Abegg and Flint, and although Flint was a horrible Greek teacher, his Hebrew work is fantastic. Great job. A must own for scholars and Pastors. Rating: - I m really love this version very impressive I m really love this version very impressive ,I m really love this version very impressive I do recommended this bible , but I though Book of Enoch & jubiless was in it , I was disappointed about that . Rating: - An ancient book, still a joy to read I thought this was an interesting version of the old testament because while it comes directly from the oldest manuscripts, it took much devotion to get it right, given the wide ranging gaps in the parchments. Still, all in all, I am glad I have added this book to my faith literature. Rating: - Enlightening As I continue to search for truth, I found this book most enlightening. This book in conjunction with other scholarly work concerning the Dead Sea Scrolls has enhanced my understanding of bibical history. see more Browse for similar items by category: Bibles - Christianity - Religion & Spirituality - Subjects - Books - Other Old Testament - Reference - Christianity - Religion & Spirituality - Subjects - Books - Study Christian Living - Christianity - Religion & Spirituality - Subjects - Books - General Church History - Christianity - Religion & Spirituality - Subjects - Books - Dead Sea Scrolls Religion & Spirituality - Subjects - Books - General