Timothy H Lim
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 143
Summary
Since their discovery in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have become an icon in popular culture that transcends their status as ancient Jewish manuscripts. Everyone has heard of the Scrolls, but amidst the conspiracies, the politics, and the sensational claims, it can be difficult to separate the myths from the reality. 00In this Very Short introductions, Timothy Lim discusses the cultural significance of the finds, and the religious, political and legal...