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HarperCollins (1997), Hardcover, 64 pages
Description
Details the important archaeological discovery of the ancient manuscripts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls and discusses efforts to translate them, the battle over their possession, and the people who have figured in their history.
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1203-120
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LibraryThing member lvalido
This book is extremely informative about the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The author's note at the end also gives insight regarding why this book is considered fiction. Some of the dates and events are still debated and he explained how and why he used the ones given. This is an excellent
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book which should be in all school libraries. Show Less
Awards
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 1998)
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64 p.; 10.2 inches
ISBN
0688143008 / 9780688143008