Scriptures in the Making: Texts and Their Transmission in La...

This scholarly volume investigates the formation and transmission of scriptural texts during the late Second Temple period, emphasizing the influence of significant societal transformations on these processes. Through detailed analyses of texts such as the Hebrew Bible, the Septuagint, the Qumran Scrolls, and early Christian writings, the work explores the conditions that shaped their development and dissemination. The essays delve into themes like textual plurality, scribal culture, and the socio-religious contexts of the Eastern Mediterranean, offering insights into how these factors contributed to the construction of religious and communal identities during this era.