G Vermes (124 results)

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Not Stated. Penguin Books, Ltd., London, England, 1990, stated third edition, very good, no jacket, soft cover, 24mo, 320 pages. Cover is shiny and shows very little if any wear. Pages are clean and unmarked.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Reprint 1966. A good softcover copy with a tight and square binding. Text is clean but has yellowed. Softcovers are clean but have light wear. Careful packaging and fast shipping. We recommend EXPEDITED MAIL for even faster delivery. Shipped in 100% recyclable material.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780140227796.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780334043584.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Boy's Book of Physical Fitness. Book.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780141030050.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Penguin, London, 1962. Pictorial soft cover. Book condition : Very good, clean text, no-notations. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #023069.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780141030050.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:9780141021324.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:0140205519.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. ink pen inscription on inside page.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. dj: none. book: trade pbak, less than avg, cover detached & owner's name neatly inked top of title page. otto lehman Language: eng.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Pub by World / Meridian, 1961. MG44. NOT exLib. Fine cond. softcover in pict wraps, no spine crease. Datestamp inside front cover, o/w book is complete, intact unmarked & as-new. 428pp + 4pp. Square, straight, tight, bright & clean, overall Fine or better cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Light wear to cover; sound binding; pages are clean. We are a library for a Benedictine abbey and seminary in Oregon; we appreciate your business!

Paperback. Condition: Used. In a world where the phrase ?too ancient to care? could never apply, we present to you an extraordinary tome that may just inspire more questions than answers: ?The Dead Sea Scrolls In English? by the illustrious G Vermes. Published in 1987 by Penguin, this book is less of a page-turner and more of a page-wonderer, perfect for anyone who has ever gazed into the abyss of history and thought, ?What?s that doing down there?? This is not just a book; it?s a veritable time capsule of ancient wisdom, wrapped in a cover that likely has seen better days?or at least fewer coffee stains. Vermes has taken the scrolls, those dusty relics of antiquity, and translated them into English, making them accessible to anyone who?s ever wished to sound intellectual at a dinner party while simultaneously scratching their head in confusion. Delve into the profound mysteries of human existence, law, and perhaps a few snack recommendations that have mysteriously vanished from modern cuisine. Rumour has it that some of the scrolls contain early versions of recipes long lost to time, but you may find more discussions about ritual purity than you bargained for. Just think of the scrolls as the ancient equivalent of a blog, where the authors have a lot to say but really need to work on their editorial skills. As you flip through the pages, expect to encounter a delightful array of linguistic gymnastics that may challenge your ability to read at all. Will you suffer a mild existential crisis? Absolutely. Will you need a dictionary or an ancient languages tutor? Quite possibly. Will you look incredibly cultured while struggling to pronounce ?Qumran?? Definitely. This is the perfect addition to your bookshelf if you wish to impress guests with your eclectic tastes while simultaneously driving them to distraction. Among the many topics you can expect to ruminate upon while reading this fascinating volume, you might find: Fragments of thoughts that make you question your life choices. Philosophical musings that could rival a mid-life crisis. Oddly specific laws that seem to apply only to ancient Hebrews and not at all to modern living. Footnotes that are longer than the main text itself; you?ll either feel enlightened or utterly baffled. Translations that make you wonder if the original text was perhaps a prank. Condition: The book is used, of course, which means it carries not just the weight of its historical significance but also the unmistakable aroma of someone?s questionable bookshelf choices. Expect a few dog-eared pages, the odd coffee ring, and potentially cryptic annotations in the margins that could either be insightful or just a desperate attempt to make sense of it all. It?s the perfect companion for those who cherish ?the vintage? and don?t mind a bit of literary patina. In summary, ?The Dead Sea Scrolls In English? stands not just as a translation, but as a portal into a world that once thrived, and maybe even a way to feel smugly superior in conversations about ancient texts. So grab a copy from Crappy Old Books and embark on your journey into the depths of historical intrigue?just don?t forget your sense of humour (and perhaps a few snacks to keep you going). Happy reading?or, you know, attempting to read! THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Rawson, Clayton (illustrator). First Edition. 94 pages. Size: 8 x 11 Inches.

good yellowing paperback with introductions and translations of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Good condition. Revised edition.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Stated First Edition. B&W Illustrations; 94 pages; Dog-earing to the top corner of about 30% of pages. Cocked spine. Moderate rubbing to the covers and spine. Yellowing to pages. And to the covers. No markings. ; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

Paperback 281 Pages.