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This collection includes hymns, prayers, blessings, and other liturgical texts illuminating the poetry and worship experience of ancient Israel and especially of the community at Qumran. It is the second volume containing poetical and liturgical texts from Cave 4, and the largest groups of texts are those of Hodayot (4Q427433, 433a, 440) and Barkhi Nafshi (4Q434438).

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All contributors have put us in their debt for their efforts in making these important texts available. The material presented here is sure to arouse great interest in the years to come. Journal of Semitic Studies There is a wealth of carefully presented material here which will repay years of study. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament These volumes illuminate two important areas in the history of Judaism, the early development of prayer and halakha. They will provide grist for the mills of scholarship for years to come. John J.Collins, The Journal of Religion

`These volumes illuminate two important areas in the history of Judaism, the early development of prayer and halakha. They will provide grist for the mills of scholarship for years to come.' John J.Collins, The Journal of Religion

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