The Library of Qumran: On the Essenes Qumran John the Baptist and Jesus

The incredible discoveries at Qumran are unveiled in this compelling volume by one of the worlds foremost experts on biblical archaeology and the ancient Qumran community. Drawing on the best of current research and a thorough knowledge of all the Dead Sea Scrolls Hartmut Stegemann analyzes the purpose of the Qumran settlement paints a picture of how daily life was carried on there explores the relation of the Qumran community to John the Baptist to Jesus and to early Christianity and uncovers the true nature of the Qumran writings which continue to have a profound impact on biblical studies today