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Schiffman, Lawrence H. was born on May 4, 1948 in New York City, New York, United States. Son of Robert and Hilda Schiffman.
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Controversy has surrounded the Dead Sea Scrolls ever since they were first discovered in caves bordering the Dead Sea. what is their true meaning? What revelations do they hold about Judaism and about the origins of Christianity? In this bestseller Schiffman lifts the shroud of mystery and conspiracy that has obscured their true meaning, proving that many of the scrolls have been incorrectly translated and misinterpreted.
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Book annotation not available for this title. Title: From Text to Tradition, a History of Judaism in Second Temple and Rabbinic Times Author: Schiffman, Lawrence H. Publisher: Ktav Pub Inc Publication Date: 1991/03/01 Number of Pages: 299 Binding Type: PAPERBACK Library of Congress: 91000709
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Schiffman, Lawrence H. was born on May 4, 1948 in New York City, New York, United States. Son of Robert and Hilda Schiffman.
Bachelor, Brandeis University, 1970. Master of Arts, Brandeis University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Brandeis University, 1974.
Instructor department middle eastern languages University Minnesota, Minneanapolis, 1971—1972. Instructor department near eastern languages and literature New York University, 1972—1974, assistant professor, 1974—1977, associate professor, 1977—1983, professor skirball department Hebrew and Judaie studies, since 1983, edelman professor skirball department Hebrew and Judaie studies, since 1996, chairman skirball department Hebrew and Judaie studies, since 1997. Council member World Union Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, since 1999.
Academic advisory board Center Jewish History, New York City, since 2001. President Association Jewish Studies, Waltham, Massachusetts, since 2001.
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Married Marlene Rose Abeles, July 19, 1970. Children: Daniel, Hadassah, Leah, Esther.