Holman QuickSource Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls

by Craig A. Evans

Book seven in a greatly successful, visually-driven yet content-rich reference series, the Holman QuickSource™ Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls gives the reader a strong overview and understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls and their importance for Christianity as outlined by esteemed professor and author Craig A. Evans.

Topics covered will include the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, notes on the Dead Sea region, the contents and dates of the Scrolls, who wrote and gathered them, first and second generation scholars of the Scrolls, and more

Genres: History, Reference, Biblical Studies, Religion

486 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2010

About the author

Craig A. Evans (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. He is a frequent contributor to scholarly journals and the author or editor of numerous publications.

Reviews

[Francis Yanga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended. This book is a great introduction to understanding the dead sea scrolls. Covers a lot of topic including what the scrolls shed light from understanding the context before and during Jesus time and also some of NT writings.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-written and scholarly book. I enjoyed this book immensely.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the most un-academic academic book I've ever read. It is GREAT for people who are not biblical scholars but want to know more about the Dead Sea Scrolls. Colored pictures, easy reading, I loved it! "The scrolls show how well Jesus, his movement, and the writings we call the New Testament authentically fit into the world of first-century Israel." (pg. 381)

[Mark Cerasaro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I will keep it as a quick reference, as there are a few lists and charts. It was a simply worded, overview of the Dead Sea Scrolls, their historical context, and the academic study of the scrolls. Not for someone looking to go into great depth, but perfect for introductory material, or someone who just wants to learn what the scrolls are and how they fit into academia.

[Chaplain Stanley Chapin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely informative

It was of great interest to develop further information on the development often various biblical descriptions that are prevalent in the different bibles that are excepted in many different denominations.

[Brian Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic find the dead sea scrolls are!

[Jean Cowden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of good information if you're interested in the very first written word of God, and how very close it is to our Bible today. God would never let His word be destroyed.

[Lucas Bradburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and helpful. Great background information on the NT era.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls. A most interesting introduction. Greatly strengthens my confidence in the authenticity of the Bible.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource book for those interested in ancient and Biblical history.