The Dead Sea Scrolls Deception by Michael Baigent, & Richard Leigh
The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in caves 20 miles east of Jerusalem in 1947 and 1956. Now Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh, co-authors of The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, have succeeded in uncovering what has been described as 'the academic scandal par excellence of the twentieth century' - the story of how and why up to 75 per cent of the eight hundred ancient Hebrew and Aramaic manuscripts, hidden for some nineteen centuries, have, until very recently, remained concealed from the rest of the world.
Through interviews, historical analysis and a close study of both published and unpublished scroll material, the authors are able to reveal the true cause of the bitter struggle between scholars, for these documents disclose nothing less than a new account of the origins of Christianity and an alternative and highly significant version of the New Testament.
About the Authors
Michael Baigent graduated from Christchurch University, New Zealand. Richard Leigh followed up his degree from Tufts University, Boston, with postgraduate studies at the University of Chicago and Stony Brook New York State University. They are co-authors of investigative religious books including The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, The Messianic Legacy and The Temple and the Lodge.
Format: Paperback | 432 pages
Dimensions (cm): 17.8 x 11 x 2.4 | 224g
Publication Date: 04 May 2001
Publisher: Random House
Imprint: Arrow Books
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Illustrations note: b&w photos
ISBN10: 0099257033
ISBN13: 9780099257035
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including very minor scuff marks and scratches, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. All pages are bordered by a faint discolouring. No missing pages.