The Library of Qumran: On the Essenes, Qumran, John the Baptist, and Jesus

By Hartmut Stegemann

Book Overview

The incredible discoveries at Qumran are unveiled in this compelling volume by one of the world's foremost experts on biblical archaeology and the ancient Qumran community. Drawing on the best of current research and a thorough knowledge of all the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hartmut Stegemann analyzes the purpose of the Qumran settlement, paints a picture of how daily life was carried on there, explores the relation of the Qumran community to John the Baptist, to Jesus, and to early Christianity, and uncovers the true nature of the Qumran writings, which continue to have a profound impact on biblical studies today

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802861679
• ISBN13: 9780802861672
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book!!

The author has excellent ideas about the Essenes...including how some of the Essenes were tortured and eventually drowned in the Dead Sea...if you are interested in learning about the Essenes and their history, including the caves where the scrolls were hidden and a lot of ideas and theories! Exciting reading....had a hard time putting this book down!!