{"title":"John J. Collins","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn J. Collins offers profound insights into ancient religious texts, with a particular focus on the Dead Sea Scrolls and their significance within biblical studies. His works invite readers to explore the historical and spiritual contexts of early Judaism and Christianity, enriching understanding of these foundational traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and scholarly, Collins' books bridge the gap between academic research and thoughtful reflection, making complex religious and spiritual themes accessible to both students and curious readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dead-sea-scrolls-by-john-j-collins-9780691191713","title":"The Dead Sea Scrolls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnraveling the controversies surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince they were first discovered in the caves at Qumran in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have aroused more fascination—and controversy—than perhaps any other archaeological find. They appear to have been hidden in the Judean desert by the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed around the time of Jesus, and they continue to inspire veneration to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this concise and accessible book, John Collins tells the story of the scrolls and the bitter conflicts that have swirled around them since their startling discovery. He explores whether the scrolls were indeed the property of an isolated, quasi-monastic community or more broadly reflected the Judaism of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe unravels the impassioned disputes surrounding the scrolls and Christianity, and looks at attempts to \u003cem\u003ereclaim\u003c\/em\u003e the scrolls for Judaism after the full corpus became available in the 1990s. Collins also describes how the decades-long delay in publishing the scrolls gave rise to sensational claims and conspiracy theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559027917036,"sku":"9780691191713","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691191713-the-dead-sea-scrolls.jpg?v=1776927306"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-j-collins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}