In addition, it offers a summary of the contents of the biblical scrolls from Qumran. Each Q-number is provided with a heading that contains the important information on the text and selected bibliographical references. Although unidentified and unclassified fragments have been omitted, this study edition aims to be complete for the nonbiblical scrolls.
This publication is designed as a practical reference tool to facilitate access to the Qumran collection of the Dead Sea Scrolls. As such it is primarily intended for classroom use and for use by specialists from various disciplines who need a reliable compendium of all the materials found. It will also be useful as a companion for those studying the original manuscripts using the microfiche or CD-ROM editions of the scrolls.