Jesus And The Dead Sea Scrolls

Author : John Bergsma
Publisher : Image
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781984823137

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Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls by John Bergsma Pdf

A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals their surprising connections to early Christianity. “A luminous treatment of a fascinating subject! Highly recommended!”—Scott Hahn, author of The Fourth Cup From award-winning scholar John Bergsma comes an intriguing book that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs, and practices are often overlooked in the annuls of history. Bergsma reveals how this Jewish sect directly influenced the beliefs, sacraments, and practices of early Christianity and offers new information on how Christians lived their lives, worshipped, and eventually went on to influence the Roman Empire and Western civilization. Looking to Hebrew scripture and Jewish tradition, Bergsma helps to further explain how a simple Jewish peasant could go on to inspire a religion and a philosophy that still resonates 2,000 years later. In this enriching and exciting exploration, Bergsma demonstrates how the Dead Sea Scrolls—the world's greatest modern archaeological discovery—can shed light on the Church as a sacred society that offered hope, redemption, and salvation to its member. Ultimately, these mysterious writings are a time machine that can transport us back to the ancient world, deepen our appreciation of Scripture, and strengthen our understanding of the Christian faith. “An accessible introduction . . . This is a handy entry point for readers unfamiliar with Essenes or those interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls.”—Publishers Weekly

Author : James H. Charlesworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Dead Sea Scrolls
ISBN : PSU:000031731041

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Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls by James H. Charlesworth Pdf

"Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls gets to the heart of the matter of why these documents are so important. Simply, they give us unprecedented and unparalleled insight into the times in which Jesus lived, and remain among the few surviving original documents written by the hands of Jesus' contemporaries. This detailed investigation provides us with useful insight into, and much needed clarification of, Jesus life and teachings as they begin to emerge from the shadows of history."--Jacket.

Author : John Marco Allegro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039792424

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The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Christian Myth by John Marco Allegro Pdf

Author : Robert H. Eisenman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1136 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1998-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101127445

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James the Brother of Jesus by Robert H. Eisenman Pdf

James was a vegetarian, wore only linen clothing, bathed daily at dawn in cold water, and was a life-long Nazirite. In this profound and provocative work of scholarly detection, eminent biblical scholar Robert Eisenman introduces a startling theory about the identity of James—the brother of Jesus, who was almost entirely marginalized in the New Testament. Drawing on long-overlooked early Church texts and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Eisenman reveals in this groundbreaking exploration that James, not Peter, was the real successor to the movement we now call "Christianity." In an argument with enormous implications, Eisenman identifies Paul as deeply compromised by Roman contacts. James is presented as not simply the leader of Christianity of his day, but the popular Jewish leader of his time, whose death triggered the Uprising against Rome—a fact that creative rewriting of early Church documents has obscured. Eisenman reveals that characters such as "Judas Iscariot" and "the Apostle James" did not exist as such. In delineating the deliberate falsifications in New Testament dcouments, Eisenman shows how—as James was written out—anti-Semitism was written in. By rescuing James from the oblivion into which he was cast, the final conclusion of James the Brother of Jesus is, in the words of The Jerusalem Post, "apocalyptic" —who and whatever James was, so was Jesus.

Author : Robert H. Eisenman
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 1134 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1842931865

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The New Testament Code by Robert H. Eisenman Pdf

In this follow-up to his blockbuster biblical studies, world-renowned scholar Eisenman not only gives a full examination of James' relationship to the Dead Sea Scrolls, he also reveals the true history of Palestine in the first century and the real "Jesus" of that time. It's a work of intriguing speculative history, complete with a conspiracy theory as compelling as any thriller.

Author : James VanderKam,Peter Flint
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 056708468X

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The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls by James VanderKam,Peter Flint Pdf

In this book, two of the world's leading experts on the scrolls reveal the complete and fascinating story in all its detail: the amazing discovery, the intense controversies, and the significant revelations. This comprehensive, up-to-date guide is the def

Author : Norman Golb
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781456608422

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Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? by Norman Golb Pdf

Dr. Norman Golb's classic study on the origin of the Dead Sea Scrolls is now available online. Since their earliest discovery in 1947, the Scrolls have been the object of fascination and extreme controversy. Challenging traditional dogma, Golb has been the leading proponent of the view that the Scrolls cannot be the work of a small, desert-dwelling fringe sect, as various earlier scholars had claimed, but are in all likelihood the remains of libraries of various Jewish groups, smuggled out of Jerusalem and hidden in desert caves during the Roman siege of 70 A. D. Contributing to the enduring debate sparked by the book's original publication in 1995, this digital edition contains additional material reporting on new developments that have led a series of major Israeli and European archaeologists to support Golb's basic conclusions. In its second half, the book offers a detailed analysis of the workings of the scholarly monopoly that controlled the Scrolls for many years, and discusses Golb's role in the struggle to make the texts available to the public. Pleading for an end to academic politics and a commitment to the search for truth in scrolls scholarship, Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? sets a new standard for studies in intertestamental history "This book is 'must reading'.... It demonstrates how a particular interpretation of an ancient site and particular readings of ancient documents became a straitjacket for subsequent discussion of what is arguably the most widely publicized set of discoveries in the history of biblical archaeology...." Dr. Gregory T. Armstrong, 'Church History' Golb "gives us much more than just a fresh and convincing interpretation of the origin and significance of the Qumran Scrolls. His book is also... a fascinating case-study of how an idee fixe, for which there is no real historical justification, has for over 40 years dominated an elite coterie of scholars controlling the Scrolls...." Daniel O'Hara, 'New Humanist'

Author : James C. VanderKam
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780802866790

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The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible by James C. VanderKam Pdf

"Six of the seven chapters in The Dead Sea scrolls and the Bible began as the Speaker's Lectures at Oxford University, delivered during the first two weeks of May 2009"--Introd.

Author : James H. Charlesworth
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : MINN:31951D01112573D

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Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls by James H. Charlesworth Pdf

In the latest volume of the distinguished Anchor Bible Reference Library, the author of Jesus Within Judaism explains why the Dead Sea Scrolls have been called the greatest archaeological find of the millennium and how they have revolutionized our understanding of Jesus of Nazareth. Photographs and drawings.

Author : John Bergsma,Brant Pitre
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 1066 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781642290486

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A Catholic Introduction to the Bible by John Bergsma,Brant Pitre Pdf

Although many Catholics are familiar with the four Gospels and other writings of the New Testament, for most, reading the Old Testament is like walking into a foreign land. Who wrote these forty-six books? When were they written? Why were they written? What are we to make of their laws, stories, histories, and prophecies? Should the Old Testament be read by itself or in light of the New Testament? John Bergsma and Brant Pitre offer readable in-depth answers to these questions as they introduce each book of the Old Testament. They not only examine the literature from a historical and cultural perspective but also interpret it theologically, drawing on the New Testament and the faith of the Catholic Church. Unique among introductions, this volume places the Old Testament in its liturgical context, showing how its passages are employed in the current Lectionary used at Mass. Accessible to nonexperts, this thorough and up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament can serve as an idea textbook for biblical studies. Its unique approach, along with its maps, illustrations, and other reference materials, makes it a valuable resource for seminarians, priests, Scripture scholars, theologians, and catechists, as well as anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible.

Author : Martin G. Abegg, Jr.,Peter Flint,Eugene Ulrich
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780062031129

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The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible by Martin G. Abegg, Jr.,Peter Flint,Eugene Ulrich Pdf

From the dramatic find in the caves of Qumran, the world's most ancient version of the Bible allows us to read the scriptures as they were in the time of Jesus.

Author : Barbara Elizabeth Thiering
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0060682868

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Jesus & the Riddle of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Barbara Elizabeth Thiering Pdf

Examines the connection between the scrolls and the early Christian Church and discusses what they reveal about the historical life of Jesus

Author : John Joseph Collins,John J. Collins,Craig A. Evans
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801028373

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Christian Beginnings and the Dead Sea Scrolls by John Joseph Collins,John J. Collins,Craig A. Evans Pdf

Examines some of the major issues that the Dead Sea Scrolls have raised for the study of early Christianity.

Author : Joseph A. Fitzmyer
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802846505

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The Dead Sea Scrolls and Christian Origins by Joseph A. Fitzmyer Pdf

Originally written to appeal to both scholars and general readers interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls, all of the articles in this volume have been updated to take into account current discussions of this extraordinary archaeological find."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Geza Vermes
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048282

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Searching for the Real Jesus by Geza Vermes Pdf

Geza Vermes is the greatest living Jesus scholar. In "The Real Jesus", Vermes, best known for his work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, comments on a variety of contemporary religious themes such as "The Da Vinci Code", Mel Gibson's infamous film "The Passion of the Christ", Benedict XVI's book "Jesus of Nazareth" and the "Gospel of Judas". Informed by the work of a world-class scholar, the short articles in this book open to the general reader the findings of some of the major discoveries of the twentieth century such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. This collection of shorter popular pieces, many of which appeared in "The Times" and other newspapers, makes Vermes' research on Christian origins, the Dead Sea Scrolls and most importantly Jesus the Jew accessible to a wider readership.