Qumran: Die Schriftrollen vom Toten Meer und die Entstehung des biblischen Judentums , by Reinhard G. Kratz.

Reinhard G. Kratz's book, "Qumran: Die Schriftrollen vom Toten Meer und die Entstehung des biblischen Judentums," provides a comprehensive exploration of the Dead Sea Scrolls and their connection to biblical Judaism. The book is divided into eleven chapters, covering topics such as the discovery and publication of the scrolls, archaeological observations at Khirbet Qumran, and the community behind the texts. Kratz argues that the Dead Sea Scrolls played a central role in the development of biblical Judaism, as well as early Christianity and rabbinic Judaism. While the book offers valuable insights into the significance of the scrolls, it lacks a precise historical characterization of the Qumran community and neglects certain aspects of the writings. Overall, it serves as a useful introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls for German-speaking readers interested in the literature found near the Dead Sea. [Extracted from the article]