The Astronomy of the Qumran Fragments 4Q208 and 4Q209

This article puts forth a mathematical and astronomical model that helps explain the structure of the Aramaic Astronomical Book (aab; 4Q208–211), in particular the sequences of fractions in 4Q208 and 4Q209. The article confirms and builds upon Drawnel’s reconstruction of this highly formulaic compos...

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Authors: Duke, D. W. 1948- (Author) ; Goff, Matthew J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2014
In: Dead Sea discoveries
Year: 2014, Volume: 21, Issue: 2, Pages: 176-210
Further subjects:B Aramaic Astronomical Book (4Q208–209) astronomy 1 Enoch Enūma Anu Enlil
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