{"product_id":"9780141197319","title":"The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls In English","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-fiction reference book presenting English translations of ancient manuscripts discovered in the Judaean desert in the mid-20th century. Its central theme is how these texts illuminate the origins of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism, and Christianity. It’s designed for students, scholars, and curious readers with an interest in religious history, archaeology, and biblical studies, with a tone that is rigorous yet accessible and inviting careful inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent is presented as carefully translated texts accompanied by a robust introduction and notes that illuminate linguistic choices, manuscript history, and historical context. The manuscripts originate in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, and the reading experience is supported by cross-references and a scholarly apparatus that helps readers understand textual variants and interpretive angles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor educational and non-fiction readers, the work covers textual criticism, manuscript history, the social and religious life of Second Temple Judaism, and how early Christian thought relates to these texts. The material is delivered in clear language with context-rich essays, making complex scholarly concepts approachable for students and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive English translations paired with an introduction and notes that explain context and interpretation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOriginal languages covered include Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, with linguistic insights and textual variants clarified.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive scholarly apparatus—introductory essays, annotations, cross-references, and glossary—to support study and research.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsights into ancient Judaism, the formation of the Hebrew Bible, and the beginnings of Christianity, informed by archaeological context.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear, precise writing that makes rigorous scholarship accessible to coursework, libraries, and personal study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a deeper, evidence-based understanding of how ancient texts shape modern biblical interpretation and religious history, enhanced ability to analyze primary sources, and a lasting appreciation for the complexity of early religious thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540416311513,"sku":"9780141197319","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/916Slz_EtCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779271177","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141197319","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}