Insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls...: A Beginner's Guide

‘Insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls’ provides an in-depth understanding of the evolution of Judaism and Christianity and their scriptures, using insightful overviews of the most relevant scrolls discovered. The book is a comprehensive and unique level of biblical study. The author has provided an all-encompassing background to the societies of the Second Temple era; their prayers and the influences that brought about significant changes in the religious divisions that ensued. Also covered are the development of Jewish law and relevant individuals who influenced Palestinian Jewry and Judaism during those turbulent times. You will learn about the concept of original biblical texts and how they may have changed over time. Much thought and content revolves around the considered authors of these scrolls. Berg has avoided dogma, and as such the reader is guided towards a variety of opinions by way of highlighting significant points of view from recognized and sane sources. He writes with passion and emotion!