The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible: Qumran Texts in English

The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible is an English-language study volume presenting biblical texts found at Qumran alongside comparisons with the Masoretic Text, Greek Septuagint and Samaritan Pentateuch. Its focus is textual history and manuscript variation rather than simply providing a standard Bible translation.

At a glance

Presents an English translation of biblical texts found among the Qumran scrolls, as claimed by the listing.
Compares scroll readings with the Masoretic Text, Greek Septuagint and Samaritan Pentateuch.
Discusses textual variants and includes passages the listing says are absent from modern Bibles.
The listing mentions books found among the Qumran scrolls, including Tobit, Ben Sira and Jubilees.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The side-by-side textual focus can help readers examine differences among ancient biblical traditions.
Its 672-page length supports a substantial reference-style treatment rather than a brief introduction.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	HarperOne
Publication date	Oct. 22 2002
Edition	Reprint
Language	English
Print length	672 pages
ISBN-10	0060600640
ISBN-13	978-0060600648

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	703 g
Dimensions	23.37 x 15.49 x 3.3 cm

What to know before buying

The listing describes this as the first English translation of biblical texts found at Qumran and says some passages were restored from scroll fragments. Treat these as the publisher's framing of the work, not a claim that it is a complete Bible or a standard devotional translation.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers studying the textual history of the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Bible study groups or students who want comparisons among ancient textual traditions.

Less suited to

Readers seeking only a contemporary, conventional Bible translation for general reading.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and useful as a reference, with interest in its perspective on scripture. Opinions are mixed on quality, value and readability, so buyers should weigh the specialist subject matter against the possibility that the presentation may not suit every reader. Its manuscript comparisons make it most relevant to focused Bible study rather than casual reading.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as informative and an interesting reference.

Mixed feedback

Feedback is mixed on quality, with both strong approval and marked disappointment reported.
Opinions vary on value for money and on how easy the book is to read.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a standard Bible translation?

The listing presents it as an English translation of biblical texts found at Qumran, with emphasis on textual comparisons and variants. It should not be assumed to be a conventional complete Bible.

Which texts are compared?

The listing says the book compares Dead Sea Scroll readings with the Masoretic Text, the Greek Septuagint and the Samaritan Pentateuch.

What is the print length?

The product details list 672 pages.