James C. VanderKam offers detailed summaries of significant ways in which the scrolls can enrich the reading and study of the Bible. Each chapter brings readers up-to-date with the latest pivotal developments, focusing on relevant information from the scrolls and expounding their significance for biblical studies. --from publisher description.

"Six of the seven chapters in The Dead Sea scrolls and the Bible began as the Speaker's Lectures at Oxford University, delivered during the first two weeks of May 2009"--Introd.

The "Biblical" scrolls and their implications -- Commentary on older scripture in the scrolls -- Authoritative literature according to the scrolls -- New copies of old texts -- Groups and group controversies in the scrolls -- The Dead Sea scrolls and the New Testament Gospels -- The Dead Sea scrolls, the Acts of the Apostles, and the letters of Paul.