The copper scroll is one of the dead sea scrolls found in cave 3 near khirbet qumran, but differs significantly from the others. First north american edition of the copper scroll decoded trade paperback. Where there has been a negative response, it has been in the form. Robert feather author, the copper scroll decoded featured in. In his research of the copper scroll, robert feather has made tw. Robert feather books list of books by author robert feather. Since publication of the first edition of my book, the copper scroll decoded, in 1999, the main theory has been tested against a broad spectrum of academic and scholarly opinion, and in many instances response to the main thrust of the theory has been favorable and enthusiastic. The copper scroll, discovered in 1952 near qumran on the shores of the dead sea, is an archaeological mystery. The copper scroll decoded by robert feather, 1999, thorsons edition, in english the copper scroll decoded 1999 edition open library. Since publication of the first edition of my book, the copper scroll decoded, in 1999, the main theory has been tested against a broad spectrum of academic and scholarly opinion, and in many instances response to the main thrust of the theory has been favourable and enthusiastic. The copper scroll decoded robert feather isbn 0722538022 in 1947 a local shepherd was looking for two of his goats near the dead sea. A previous book, the copper scroll decoded, published by harpercollins in 1999, created a considerable amount of controversy in academic fields through the connection it makes between the hebrews and egypt. Though considered part of the famous dead sea scrolls, the copper scroll differs in that it was found in situ on location and that unlike the other dead sea scrolls, written on papyrus, the copper scroll, as its name suggests, was inscribed into a thin sheet of copper. The copper scroll is part of the extraordinary cache of 1st century documents first discovered in caves at qumran, popularly known as the dead sea scrolls.
It is one of the last dead sea scrolls, but it differs from the others. Unfolding the secrets of the copper scroll of qumran new. One mans search for the fabulous treasure of ancient egypt by robert feather and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The copper scroll decoded 1999 edition open library. The mystery of the copper scroll of qumran by robert feather. Treasure hunters are using dead sea copper scroll map to. An ancient secret fuels the battle for the temple mount. In december 2016, a radioactivity test performed at the university of surreys ion beam centre confirmed the old age of the lead used, but not. Unfolding the secrets of the copper scroll of qumran. See also feather, robert, the copper scroll decoded.
One mans search for the fabulous treasure of ancient egypt by robert feather 20000605 on. On the insignificance and the abuse of the copper scroll. Appearing to be a list of buried treasure engraved on copper pieces, the copper scroll is considered to be the work of a secretive jewish sect of devout essenes, who lived by the dead sea around the. The stated purpose of the book is to unlock the mystery of the copper scroll.
In fact, it is so anomalous among the dead sea scrolls its author, script, style, language, genre, content, and medium all differ to the other scrolls that scholars believe it must have been placed in the cave at a different time to the rest of. It probably originates from the priestly leaders of jerusalem, and apparently contains a list of hidden treasures of the second temple before its destruction by the romans. I havent read the first three, but i thoroughly enjoyed this book. The copper scroll is the fourth book in joel rosenbergs series on the events of the last days. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The essene record of the treasure of akhenaten, rochester, vt. One of the most illusive documents found in the qumran region is the copper scroll.
One mans search for the fabulous treasure of ancient egypt by robert feather 20000801 paperback 1752 4. The story of how a lone metallurgist decoded the mysterious copper scroll, found in cave 3 near qumran, that has baffled scholars since its discovery in 1952. Apparently when the scroll was being rolled up, the thin copper sheet snapped into two sections. One mans search for the fabulous treasure of ancient egypt. Although several witnesses said they saw the plates, smith said that he returned them to an angel after the translation was completed. In actuality, about three quarters of the book is devoted to proving that judaism and ultimately christianity and islam came, not from god, but from egyptian pharaohs who passed their philosophies on to three patriarchs abraham, jacob, and joseph. Full text of the dead sea scrolls complete english. The is a replica of part of the ancient copper scroll that lists where treasure can be found credit. Read book online now book 0722538022read the copper scroll decoded. The copper scroll and the third temple are fascinating and even more relevant topics now than they were in 2005 when he wrote the book. Robert feather was born in england and studied at marylebone grammar school and sir john cass college, london university, subsequently becoming a member of the institution of metallurgists and a chartered engineer.
Actually, it was written on copper that had been mixed with one percent tin. One mans search for the fabulous treasures of ancient egypt at. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The mysterious copper scroll discovered in 1952 near qumran on the shores of the dead sea, is an archaeological anomaly. The dead sea scrolls are ancient jewish manuscripts that were found in. In his research of the copper scroll, robert feather outlines two discoveries. Ever since we first opened and translated the copper scroll in 1956, there has been a raging debate among scholars about the meaning of line 64. Made of two separate sheets of copper, rolled up and oxidized right through, the contents of the copper scroll could only be determined after it had been cut into parallel strips the text is difficult to read because it is virtually impossible to differentiate between some letters and others that. His book, the mystery of the copper scroll of qumran, was published by inner traditions, of america, in june 2003. One mans search for the fabulous treasure of ancient egypt by feather, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This fascinating study takes the reader on a journey from ancient mesopotamia, through canaan, into egypt, and back to the shores of the dead sea in order to. The essene record of the treasure of akhenaten the copper scroll decoded.
There are actually several various parts to kryptos, all scattered around the cia headquarters. The copper scroll is now decoded, and its numbers have proven to be gems of intelligent data. The other dead sea scrolls had been written on papyrus or parchment while the copper scroll had been written on copper. Exciting because it was well written and researched, and disturbing because it is so plausible that it could very well be a possible scenario. The jordan lead codices, or the jordanian codices, are a collection of codices allegedly found in a cave in jordan and first publicized in march 2011. One mans search for the fabulous treasure of ancient egypt by robert feather 20000605. One mans search for the fabulous treasure of ancient egypt first edition, first impression by feather, robert isbn. The copper scroll, however, is very different from the other documents in the qumran library. This book is an analysis of the copper scroll, the most unique of the dead sea scrolls, written in a cryptic format in protomishnaic hebrew almost 2000 years ago. This book contains the papers delivered at the 1996 copper scroll symposium which was organized by the manchestersheffield centre for dead sea scrolls research to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of this enigmatic scroll in manchester. One mans search for the fabulous treasures of ancient egypt.
Most latter day saints assume their authenticity as a matter of faith. Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates. The copper scroll was first found near khirbet qumran in cave 3. One mans search for the fabulous treasures of ancient egypt feather, robert on. Papers presented at a symposium at the smithsonian institution, october 27, 1990 washington, dc. Baffling copper scroll a treasure map leading to a. The dead sea scrolls and the mystery of the copper scroll.
Whereas the other scrolls are written on parchment or papyrus, this scroll is written on metal. Pdf the copper scroll download full pdf book download. The following is a key paragraph that reveals the novels adventure, with dr. Barak speaking about one line of information on the scroll. Below are verses from the book of haggai, one of five men said to have written the copper scroll. Enigmatic dead sea copper scroll reveals true locations. Pdf download the copper scroll read full ebook video. One mans search for the fabulous treasures of ancient egypt, london. Decoded, the copper scroll also indicates the existence of a completely independent sect of pious hebrew priests that preserved the original practices of ahkenateninfluenced judaism. Copper scroll project special announcement 2014 youtube. The golden plates are a set of bound and engraved metal plates that latter day saint denominations believe are the source of joseph smiths translation of the book of mormon. One mans search for the fabulous treasures of ancient egypt black holes in the dead sea scrolls. The copper scroll was discovered in 1952 by an expedition sponsored by the jordan department of antiquities.
Order copper scroll project book the copper scroll project. The socalled scrolls of copper were, in reality, two separated sections of what was originally a single scroll about 8 feet 240 cm. Read the copper scroll the last jihad series book 4 ebook free. The copper scroll decoded by robert feather, 9780722538029, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The mystery of the copper scroll of qumran chapter one the copper scrolltwo thousand years in hiding threeandahalf hours of bumping across the rolling sandy hills of the judaean desert is not the easiest way to approach qumran from jerusalem. A number of scholars and a november 2012 regional bbc news investigation have pronounced them fakes. Feather, robert, the mystery of the copper scroll of qumran. More information about this seller contact this seller 26. The copper scroll decoded by robert feather, 9780722539415, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With other countries following suite and hopefully my nation of australia. The copper scroll doesnt resemble the other dead sea scrolls and many scholars think it contains vital information about hidden treasures. There is still a revelation in store where the outcome from the matching exercise will show how the indices of this 777 day calendar were brilliantly hidden in plain sight in the bible.
Two of those men were prophets from the bible, haggai and zechariah. The mystery of the copper scroll of qumran book by. The lost treasure of the dead sea copper scroll ancient. When scientists found copper scroll 3q15 it soon became obvious this was a very precious artifact.
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