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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.
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!"
Michael JR Jose, Resident Scholar
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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
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- dictators
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a little/some
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Jews!
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- Jewish
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
Setting
Middle East?
Yes
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately conservative
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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