T&T Clark - Use of Sobriquets in the Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls

Explore a deep scholarly examination of the Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls with this specialized study from T&T Clark. Part of the Library of Second Temple Studies, this book focuses on the literary function of key sobriquets found within the sectarian compositions. Rather than focusing on historical data, the research concentrates on how these labels were used as positive or negative designations throughout the texts. Readers will gain insights into the presence of both standard and variant forms of these designations. The study analyzes how the form and function of these sobriquets change across the different range of texts. By tracking these developments, the book demonstrates how these labels underwent a developmental process over time. This is an essential resource for those studying the linguistic and literary nuances of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Second Temple period literature.