The Dead Sea scrolls

Cooper, Ilene, author

Book 1997

Details the important archaeological discovery of the ancient manuscripts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls and discusses efforts to translate them, the battle over their possession, and the people who have figured in their history.

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Antiquities Collection and preservation Juvenile literature

Archaeology Juvenile literature

Dead Sea scrolls Juvenile literature

Qumran Site (West Bank) Antiquities Juvenile literature

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ISBN:

9780688143008
0688143008

Description:

58 pages, map : illustrations ; 26 cm

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

From the shores of the Dead Sea...
A discovery in Palestine
Across the Barricades
Buyers and sellers
The mystery of Qumran
Voices from an ancient time
Of temple and treasure
Conflict and computers

LCCN:

96021983 /AC

Control Number:

65982

Other Authors:

Thompson, John, 1940- illustrator

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