Book excerpt: Since 1957, Joseph Fitzmyer, S.J., has done extensive study and research on the Dead Sea Scrolls, along with having written many publications on this topic. The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the considerations and implications of how these important and historically significant findings impact biblical studies and ancient archaeology are presented by this renowned scholar. The Impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls offers informative, important background understanding and insightful reading that will appeal especially to students of the Bible and those interested in ancient archaeology. Book jacket.