reassessing the archaeological evidence Hirschfeld, Yizhar. creator text bibliography mau Peabody, Mass Hendrickson Publishers c2004 2004 monographic eng

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xxvi, 270 p ; illustrations, maps, color plates ; 23 cm. What if the Dead Sea Scrolls were not a product of an Essene Community at Qumran? In this bold reassessment of the archaeological evidence of Qumran and other nearby first-century sites on the western shore of the Dead Sea, Professor Hirschfeld argues persuasively that Qumran is not the site of an Essene community hitherto thought to be responsible for the Dead Sea Scrolls. Reassessing and marshalling the evidence (some of which was overlooked in earlier explanations of the site) with the skill of a detective reconstructing the scene of a crime, Hirschfeld reveals that Qumran was not the communal site of an impoverished and ascetic religious group, but the prosperous estate of an influential member of society. Bringing a new understanding to the textual evidence of the archaeology of the site during the Roman period as well as evidence from neighboring archaeological sites, Hirschfeld dramatically illustrates his arguments with more than 135 maps, archaeological drawings and reconstructions, as well as vivid photographs of the archaeological and geographic sites. A masterpiece of argument with lasting impact on our understanding of the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, this work will be discussed in academic circles for years to come and will be appreciated by all who are intrigued by the mysteries surrounding the ancient texts associated with Qumran. The implications of this new perspective for the scholarly understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls are earth-shifting. The study of Qumran -- The origin of the scrolls : Qumran or Jerusalem? -- The archaeology of Qumran -- The estate of Qumran at ʻEin Feshkha -- Qumran in context : the Dead Sea Valley in the Second Temple period. Yizhar Hirschfeld. Horn Museum items are located at 9047 Old US Hwy 31. Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-261) and indexes. awba--- a-is--- Qumran community Excavations (Archaeology) West Bank Qumran Site (West Bank) Antiquities Dead Sea Region (Israel and Jordan) Antiquities BM175.Q6 H57 2004 933 1565636120 9781565636125 2004018367 DLC 040811 20160817182749.0 56319600 eng