The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible The Oldest Known Bible Translated for the First Time into English
Peter Flint, Martin G. Abegg, Eugene Ulrich
2002·672 pages
Scholarly English translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls presenting the oldest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible with textual variants and notes.
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Scholarly English translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls presenting the oldest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible with textual variants and notes.
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"From the dramatic find in the caves of Qumran, The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible presents the world's most precious and ancient version of the Bible. One thousand years older than any existing manuscripts, these scrolls allow us to read the Bible as it was in the time of Jesus."--BOOK JACKET.
"Preserving parts of all but one biblical book, the scrolls confirm that the text of the Old Testament as it has been handed down through the ages is largely correct. Yet, they also reveal numerous important diff...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Song of Songs sensual poetry; biblical sexual narratives and assault accounts
Violence & gore
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Extensive warfare, mass killings, executions across historical biblical books
Profanity
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No modern profanity or strong language present
Substance use
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Wine, feasting, and drink mentioned in biblical narratives
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present
Religious content
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Full biblical scripture; central theological and devotional focus
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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Brief biblical references to mediums, spirits, and divination
Political content
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Ancient laws, kingship, conquest, and social codes throughout
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief biblical accounts of suicide, such as Saul
Abuse & suffering
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Slavery, conquest cruelty, and sexual violence in biblical narratives
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