Lawrence H. Schiffman • Qumran and Jerusalem

Lawrence H. Schiffman • Qumran and Jerusalem

Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the History of Judaism
Here are updated treatments of a variety of topics -- from law to religion to media coverage of the Dead Sea Scrolls -- by one of the world's leading scholars of the Qumran literature. These chapters highlight the value of studying the Qumran texts not only for themselves but also in comparison with what is known of other kinds of Judaism at the time -- hence the title Qumran and Jerusalem. I very much appreciate having these impressive studies conveniently available in one place.

Over the last three decades Larry Schiffman has been the leading authority on Jewish law in the Scrolls and more broadly on the light shed by the Scrolls on the prehistory of rabbinic Judaism. This valuable collection brings together a broad representative sampling of his work and complements his classic book Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls. An indispensable resource for any serious student of ancient Judaism.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Literature, Paperback, english, 503 pages