About this title: Shanks, a respected authority on the Dead Sea Scrolls, presents this amalgamation of scholarly work on what may be the major archaeological find of the 20th century. The author contends that the scrolls, which were uncovered between 1947 and 1956, are vital in their codification of the Judaic practices of the the community of Qumran (where the ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780679457572ISBN:0679457577
Description: New in new dust jacket. Pristine condition unused and unmarked book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 384 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780679780892ISBN:0679780890
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback, clean and tight. Pages unmarked, no stains, folds or tears. Edges lightly soiled. Cover is shiny and clean with scratches and light wear. Spine is smooth. Solid book, well illustrated. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
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Binding: Hardback.
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1998; c1998
ISBN-13:9780679457572ISBN:0679457577
Description: Very good dust jacket. Very good condition. B&W Photographs and Illustrations. xxi, 246 p. ill., facsims., maps, ports 25 cm. Inscribed by author. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1998-03-24
ISBN-13:9780679457572ISBN:0679457577
Description: Good. Ex-Library Hardback Book W/Dustjacket, Very Lightly Read, Very Good Reading Study Copy, No Highlighting, Underlining, Or Notes, Typical Library Markings No Cardholder. read more
Edition: First edition. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780679457572ISBN:0679457577
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Book and dust jacket are in near new condition. Pages and illustrations are bright and unmarked. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 246 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Number Line 4689753
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Inc, Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780679457572ISBN:0679457577
Description: Very Good Plus in Very Good Price Intact jacket. 9 1/2 X 6 1/4. Jacket in a crystal-clear polyester protector. Binding firm and straight, sewn signatures. Board peripheral edges and corners very good. If needed for reference, research, analysis, dissertation, lucubrations or just enjoyment, this is a nice volume, very shelf presentable. Pages are very tight, bright and clean. No apparent wear. Illustrated with B/W photos & four maps, plans. read more
Description: Very Good. 0679457577 Stated First Edition. Book like new, DJ is wrinkled at the top spine. This seller ships fast and has excellent feedback scores. read more
"A pretty good introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls by one who as been involved in some of the major controversies. Hershel Shanks is the editor of the Biblical Archaeological Review."
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