Author: CANSDALE, LENA
Title: Qumran and the Essenes - a Re-Evaluation of the Evidence: Texte Und Studien Zum Antiken Judentum 60
Description: Germany: J.C.B. Mohr (Paul Siebeck), 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 3161467191. 230 pages. Extensive bibliography. Index of persons. Index of subjects. Index of geographical names. Text in English. "An examination of the settlement of Qumran to ascertain itsprecise connection with the Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls... Re-examines the concept of Qumran as an Essene monastery where the Scrolls were written and proposes alternative functions for Qumran and possible authors of the Scrolls. This examination extends over the whole Dead Sea area with particular emphasis on its climate, agricultural activity and mineral wealth. The ancient trade routes by land and sea are traced and their importance to Qumran is considered." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Minor sunning to dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Qumran and the Essenes - A Re-Evaluation of the Evidence: Texte Und Studien Zum Antiken Judentum 60 Dead Sea Scrolls Archaeology. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 3161467191 Re Evaluation : History Religion