THEO1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Habakkuk Commentary, Hasideans, Pesher
Document Summary
Discovered in the caves of qumran - many many manuscripts including copies of torah, pesher, and community laws. Were stored away around the time of the jewish revolt against rome. Extensive copies of most of the bible, some only fragments - missing esther entirely. Group from qumran hadn"t been well known before the discovery. Many different sects of judaism at the time so we don"t really know which they are. Descriptions and interpretations of the bible for the specific community. After an issue of priesthood where a non-zadokite priest was put into power. Possible descended from the group that deserted the hasmoneans after the revolt. Believed they were the true deserving jews. Wicked priest is considered to be the opponent of the teacher of. What do jesus" followers do when they read the texts and how does this shape communities. Worried about how to observe the sabbath and correct application of biblical norms.
