Gleanings from the Caves: Dead Sea Scrolls and Artefacts from the Schoyen Collection

This volume presents ten biblical and five non-biblical fragments from the Judean Desert, with 42 photographs and seven new fragments. Two of the new fragments suggest the preservation of textual variants, and the Aramaic fragment reveals interesting linguistic forms. The collection of images and scholarly commentary provides a comprehensive picture of the artifacts from Qumran.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 508 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This remarkable large-format LSTS volume showcases an exceptional collection of over half of the fragments for the very first time, originating from the arid Judean Desert. The meticulously curated text features an impressive 42 photographs that vividly depict these ancient fragments. Furthermore, the upcoming publication of seven new fragments from the Judean Desert will enrich the renowned Discoveries in the Judean Desert series, providing valuable insights into the complete textual landscape. Two of these newly discovered biblical fragments suggest the existence of significant textual variations, adding depth to our understanding of these ancient texts. The newly unveiled Aramaic fragment unveils captivating linguistic structures, showcasing the rich linguistic tapestry of the Judean Desert.

The book also includes a captivating 10-page essay by Martin Schoyen, detailing his remarkable journey of tracking down and acquiring Judean Desert fragments and artifacts since 1994. The comprehensive collection of images, photographs of the fragments, and scholarly commentary from some of the foremost experts in the field offers a holistic perspective on the artifacts from Qumran.

The fragments included in this volume are as follows:
4QLeviticusi, 4QSamueld, 4QDeuteronomy, and 4Q Twelve prophets; New (additional) fragments of 4QPsalmsq and 4QExodusc; an improved version of XJudges frg. 3, 4QJoshuac, 1QDanielb, and 4QJoshuac; Apochryphal fragments - 4QTobita and 1QapocrGenesis; and, Other fragments - 1QSb (Rule of Blessings, reedition), 11QTemplea, and 4QAramaic frg.

This extraordinary publication will undoubtedly captivate scholars and enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the rich historical and linguistic heritage of the Judean Desert.

Weight: 1286g
Dimension: 216 x 280 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567685872