The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Jewish Origins of ChristianitySince being discovered in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been controversial. Scholars argue over the meaning of these frag-mentary texts-especially what they say about the Jewish roots of the first Christian communities. Discovering that the scroll fragments date Mark's gospel much earlier than once believed, Thiede claims that the scrolls establish links between the two great faiths, literally revolutionizing our understanding of the Bible. Unraveling the complex and fascinating history of the Dead Sea Scrolls, this book will challenge and may even change how readers think about religion. |