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

Styling Notes
A strong addition to a shelf of biblical archaeology, ancient history, Judaica, religious studies, theology, or scholarly vintage books. The striking desert landscape cover also makes this an especially handsome display book among earth-toned and antiquarian-inspired collections.

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.