Winner of the 2015 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award Winner of the Frank Moore Cross Award for Best Book in Biblical Studies from ASOR Winner of the Biblical Archaeology Society 2017 Publication Award for Best Book Relating to the Hebrew Bible Eugene Ulrich presents in The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Developmental Composition of the Bible ( (also available as paperback) the comprehensive and synthesized picture he has gained as editor of many biblical scrolls. His earlier volume, The Biblical Qumran Scrolls, presented the evidence — the transcriptions and textual variants of all the biblical scrolls — and this volume explores the implications and significance of that evidence. The Bible has not changed, but modern knowledge of it certainly has changed. The ancient Scrolls have opened a window and shed light on a period in the history of the text’s formation that had languished in darkness for two thousand years. They offer a parade of surprises that greatly enhance knowledge of how the scriptural texts developed through history.

In this important collection of studies, copublished by Eerdmans and Brill, one of the world's foremost experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls outlines a comprehensive theory that reconstructs the complex development of the ancient texts that eventually came to form the Old Testament.

The Dead Sea Scrolls are an invaluable source of information about Jewish biblical interpretation in antiquity. This volume by preeminent scholars in the field examines central aspects of scriptural interpretation as it was practiced at Qumran and discusses their implications for understanding the biblical tradition. While many of the forms of biblical interpretation found in the Scrolls have parallels elsewhere in Jewish literature, other kinds are original to the Scrolls and were unknown prior to the discovery of the caves. These chapters explore examples of biblical interpretation unique to Qumran, including legal exegesis and the Pesher. Readers will also find discussion of such fascinating subjects as the "rewritten Bible," views on the creation of humanity, the "Pseudo-Ezekiel" texts, the pesharim, and the prophet David. Contributors: Moshe J. Bernstein Shani Berrin Monica Brady George J. Brooke John J. Collins Peter W. Flint Matthias Henze Shlomo A. Koyfman Michael Segal James C. VanderKam

This volume contains 17 essays on the subjects of text, canon, and scribal practice. It provides an overview of the Qumran evidence for text and canon of the Bible, an essay on the development of Hebrew and thematic studies.

The Dead Sea Scrolls from Qumran provide the oldest, best, and most direct witness we have to the origins of the Hebrew Bible. Prior to the discovery of the Scrolls, scholars had textual evidence for only a single, late period in the history of the biblical text, leading them to believe that the text was uniform. The Scrolls, however, provide documentary evidence a thousand years older than all previously known Hebrew manuscripts and reveal a period of pluriformity in the biblical text prior to the stage of uniformity. In this important collection of studies, Eugene Ulrich, one of the world's foremost experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls, outlines a comprehensive theory that reconstructs the complex development of the ancient texts that eventually came to form the Old Testament. Several of the essays set forth his pioneering theory of "multiple literary editions," which is replacing older views of the origins of the biblical text. The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Origins of the Bible represents the leading edge of research in the exciting field of Scrolls studies.

Features Incredible Visual Aids on the Dead Sea ScrollsEnjoy having everything you need to know about the Dead Sea Scrolls in an ultra-slimline, laminated pamphlet at your fingertips! The Dead Sea Scrolls Pamphletexamines the incredible discovery of the oldest known copies of portions of the Old Testament and is packed with key features such as: Highly Visual:Includes a chart on the history of Qumran; a timeline paralleling people/events in Israel and events at Qumran; and photos of the scrolls, Qumran site, and the cave interiors Concise and Solid Information:Packed with simple summaries and explanations on the discovery and impact of the scrolls on Bible reliability Researched Information from an Expert:Written by leading Bible archaeologist J. Randall Price, Ph.D, this pamphlet unpacks key information in an easy-to-understand way from one of the top experts in the field. Perfect for individual or group use. 12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long.Covers Key Information on the Dead Sea Scrolls and Bible Reliability in an Easy-to-Understand WayThe Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the accuracy of modern Bible translations, but what were they doing hidden in caves in Qumran? Who were the people who hid them there? What do these scrolls reveal about Jewish history, the Old and New Testaments and early Christianity? Find the answers to these questions and more in this high-gloss, fold-out pamphlet that reveals: How the Dead Sea Scrolls help confirm the reliability of Old Testament translation What they show about the culture and times of Jesus Christ What the people of Jesus' time expected from the Messiah What the Dead Sea Scrolls really are (they are not the originals of the Bible, as a few people may think) And more! Discover Fascinating Facts About the Dead Sea ScrollsThe Dead Sea Scrolls pamphletis packed with engaging information, including: Information regarding the scrolls' impact on modern biblical understanding An explanation of how some of the writings confirm the integrity of the New Testament and early Christianity Explanations regarding how the scrolls help settle arguments regarding the possible mistranslation of certain Biblical words The key to understanding the numbering system used by archaeologists to designate each scroll This Biggest Myth About the Dead Sea ScrollsSome people misunderstand the Scrolls and make the mistake of believing that these are the originals of the Bible. This Dead Sea Scroll guide gives a more accurate picture of this important archaeological find. Includes insights on the Isaiah Scroll and other key discoveries. The pamphlet delves into the people who possessed the scrolls, the "Dead Sea Sect." In addition to leaving the scrolls with biblical passages in clay pots under floors and in caves, the sect also left a variety of other writings including their religious rituals, marriage contracts, and predictions of future events, among other documents.

The Dead Sea Scrolls are regarded as perhaps the most important archaeological find of the twentieth century - their importance to the history and development of Judaism and Christianity is unquestionable. This lavishly produced book shows the scrolls in their context, providing translations, pictures, and information on associated finds.