Introduction

Since the photographs of the Dead Sea Scrolls were released in 1992, there has been an explosion of interest in them.

Content Overview

This volume explores the issue of apocalypticism in the Scrolls; how the notions of the end, Messianic expectation, and eternal life affected the Dead Sea sect, influenced Judaism, and filtered into Christianity.

Significance

Collins' volume provides a valuable and accessible introduction to the interpretation of the Scrolls, which is an informative addition to the series examining the major themes of the Scroll texts.