The Dead Sea Scrolls and Christian Origins

This volume collects twelve recent studies on the Dead Sea Scrolls, including a new essay on Qumran messianism, by Joseph Fitzmyer, a pioneer in the field of Scrolls research. Well know for his landmark work in Aramaic studies and in the Semitic background of the New Testament, Fitzmyer here explores many of the important topics that the discovery of the Scrolls have brought to light bearing on the interpretation of biblical themes and the rise of early Christianity. All of the articles in this volume have been updated to take into account recent discussions.

Joseph A. Fitzmyer is professor emeritus of biblical studies at the Catholic University of America.