The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible: The Complete Qumran Library of Lost Jewish Manuscripts Unveiling Hidden History, Prophecy, and Rituals

What if the most startling archaeological find of the 20th century contained keys to understanding early Judaism, biblical origins, and apocalyptic expectation?

For centuries, the Dead Sea Scrolls lay hidden in desert caves near Qumran. Unearthed in the mid-1900s, they forever changed how we view Scripture and Second Temple Jewish history. Presented here in a modern, readable format, this collection spans biblical manuscripts, the Community Rule, the War Scroll, the Temple Scroll, and more—offering remarkable insight into the beliefs, hopes, and daily life of an isolated Jewish sect anticipating God’s intervention.

Included Texts:

Biblical Fragments • – Portions of nearly every Old Testament book, often with variant readings. Sectarian Rules & Commentaries • – The Community Rule, Damascus Document, and Pesharim interpreting biblical prophecy. Apocalyptic & Ritual Writings • – The War Scroll’s cosmic battle vision, the Temple Scroll’s grand blueprint, and unique liturgies. Extra-Biblical Narratives • – Thanksgiving Hymns, Genesis Apocryphon, Melchizedek Scroll, and more.

What You’ll Discover Inside:

Textual Variants & Early Scriptural Transmission • – See how these manuscripts clarify the development of the Hebrew Bible. A Sect’s Way of Life • – Explore purity laws, communal meals, and end-time hopes in Qumran. Messianic & Eschatological Views • – Unpack their belief in a coming savior and final judgment. Bridging Judaism & Early Christianity • – Gain context for the world Jesus and his followers inhabited.

Step into the world of the Essenes and discover how these ancient writings shaped the contours of Jewish faith and influenced Christian thought.

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Data di uscita

Audiobook: 30 luglio 2025