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Carsten Peter Thiede is an expert in the history, religous themes, politics, humna nature, and the ancient documents of the Essenes in the first century AD. His range is as impressive as his ability to integrate what he knows and has to say. His particular talent is to combine these together and create a conceptually coherent and informationally rich overview. Some of his conclusions are controversial, some support the most orthodox of positions. He concludes that part of Mark's gospel and Paul first epistle to Timothy are to be found amongst the cave 7 Greek papyri. His analytical powers are exceptional, but he manages to present this book well for the general intelligent reader.
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The only area where I felt in any way superior to his exceptional level of knowledge and expertise was in his presentation of the new technical forensic techniques available to re-assess these documents and artifacts. It was a relief to not feel totally inferior!
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Kind Of History

Time of history:    -   Ancient Roman Era History of religion?    -   Yes Religion?    -   General Christians!

Subjects of this Historical Account

Religion? (if plays a major part)    -   Jews! Is the portrayal sympathetic?    -   Sympathetic Intelligence of subject of history:    -   Smart

Setting

Middle East?    -   Yes If applicable, liberal/conservative?    -   Historian is moderately conservative

Writing Style

How much gore?    -   1 () How fast-paced is the book?    -   1 () Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment Book makes you feel...    -   encouraged How much focus on stories of individuals?    -   Focuses mostly on the people/nation level How much romance?    -   1 () Minor characters feature lots of:    -   criminals    -   military    -   cowboys Pictures/Illustrations?    -   A significant amount Maps necessary?    -   Not enough maps Length of book    -   250-300 pages How much emphasis on small details?    -   10 ()

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