Description: This study examines the two metaphors of 'eternal planting' and 'house of holiness' which play a key role in the ideology and self-understanding of the Dead Sea Scrolls Community.
Brief description: The Rev. Dr. Paul Swarup is an ordained Presbyter with the Diocese of Delhi, Church of North India and currently ministers at Christ Church, Noida. He teaches at the Vidyajyothi College of Theology, Delhi.