Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea scrolls

Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea scrolls / John J. Collins.

Since the photographs of the Dead Sea Scrolls were released in 1992, there has been an explosion of interest in them. This volume explores the issue of apocalypticism in the Scrolls; how the notions of the 'end', Messianic expectation and eternal life affected the Dead Sea sect, influenced...

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Main Author: Collins, John J. (John Joseph), 1946-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1997.
Series:Literature of the Dead Sea scrolls.
Subjects:
Dead Sea scrolls > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Dead Sea scrolls
Qumrantexte
Mer Morte, Manuscrits de la > Critique, interprétation, etc.
Apocalyptic literature > History and criticism.
Apocalyptic literature
Apokalyptik
Dode-Zeerollen.
Apocalyptiek.
Littérature apocalyptique.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Summary:Since the photographs of the Dead Sea Scrolls were released in 1992, there has been an explosion of interest in them. This volume explores the issue of apocalypticism in the Scrolls; how the notions of the 'end', Messianic expectation and eternal life affected the Dead Sea sect, influenced Judaism and filtered into Christianity. Collins' volume provides a valuable and accessible introduction to the interpretation of the Scrolls, which is an informative addition to the series examining the major themes of the Scroll texts.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 187 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-175) and indexes.
ISBN:0203135830
9780203135839
0415146372
9780415146371
0415146364
9780415146364
1134757514
9781134757510
1280328665
9781280328664
0203280601
9780203280607
1134757506
9781134757503
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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