Qumran Questions

“Sidnie White Crawford is an authority on the Dead Sea Scrolls who writes with exceptional clarity and balance. In this collection of updated essays, she tackles the thorny questions surrounding the relationship of the scrolls to the site of Qumran and the role and status of women in the sectarian community. This volume will be a valuable resource for specialists and can also be used as a textbook.”

Jodi Magness

“With characteristic acumen and nuance, Crawford guides readers to a clearer understanding of the archaeology of Qumran and of the presence and role of women both at the site and in the texts. This collection of important essays by a top scholar is a must-have for Scrolls specialists as well as for anyone with interest in the culture and religion of early Judaism.”

Molly Zahn

“Sidnie White Crawford’s important studies on the significance of the archaeology of Qumran and women in the Dead Sea Scrolls have rightly become a mainstay of Qumran studies. Bringing them together in one volume allows for greater appreciation of their significance and ensures their continued influence on the developing study of the Dead Sea Scrolls.”

Lawrence H. Schiffman

“Sidnie White Crawford’s collected essays on the archaeology of Qumran and women in the Dead Sea Scrolls are a pleasure to read. She has called upon her well-known expertise in these areas of study to produce essays that are not only highly informative but also clearly written.”

James C. VanderKam

“This masterful collection showcases Sidnie White Crawford’s unparalleled contributions to Dead Sea Scrolls research. With penetrating insight into Qumran archaeology and the presence and portrayal of women in the Scrolls, Crawford combines decades of expertise with clarity and precision. These essays not only deepen our understanding of the Scrolls but also challenge long-standing assumptions. This volume is essential for anyone interested in the Qumran texts and their world.”

Cecilia Wassén