Vintage 1985 Dead Sea Scrolls Book – Qumran in Perspective by Geza Vermes

An academic exploration of one of archaeology’s most significant manuscript discoveries, The Dead Sea Scrolls: Qumran in Perspective by noted Dead Sea Scrolls scholar Geza Vermes examines the discovery, authenticity, texts, community, history, and religious ideas associated with Qumran. Originally published in 1977, this copy is the 1985 second printing of the 1981 Fortress Press edition. The book includes a bibliography and index and runs to 233+ pages. Condition Good vintage condition with age and handling wear. Cover shows light surface marks, edge wear, and minor corner wear. Interior pages appear clean and intact with light age-related toning. Please review photos for exact condition. Measurements Approx. 9 x 6 Publication Details Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls: Qumran in Perspective Author: Geza Vermes Publisher: Fortress Press Edition: Fortress Press Edition Printing: Second Printing Publication Year: 1985 Original Publication: 1977 ISBN: 0-8006-1435-6 Library of Congress No.: 78-298 Language: English Printed in the United States Material Paper Origin Fortress Press United States Additional Notes Contents cover the discovery and dating of the scrolls, the Qumran library, life and institutions of the community, identification and history of the sect, religious ideas, and the relationship between Qumran and biblical studies. A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.