Description: A fascinating collection of essays that builds upon the growing interest in manuscripts as artifacts and witnesses to early stages in Jewish and Christian understanding of sacred scripture.
Brief description: Craig A. Evans (Ph.D., Claremont) is John Bisagno Distinguished professor of Christian Origins at Houston Baptist University, USA.
Review Quotes:
"Chapters 'of interest' featured." --Journal of Ancient Judaism
"In this stimulating collection of essays scholars of varied disciplines investigate the material features of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures... since scholarly interest in the books and the book culture of antiquity has been on the rise, the present volume will find a receptive audience." --Journal of Jewish Studies