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Textual Criticism

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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Dead Sea Scrolls

Did you know over 900 ancient manuscripts were found hidden in desert caves? These texts, dating back 2,000 years, include the oldest surviving copies of Hebrew Bible books. Their discovery near the salty shores of a Middle Eastern lake revolutionized how we study religious history. The writings reveal how Jewish communities lived and worshipped before […]

Textual Criticism

Qumran Caves: Unlocking Ancient Secrets

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Qumran caves

Did you know that over 900 ancient manuscripts—some dating back 2,000 years—were found hidden in desert caverns near the Dead Sea? This accidental discovery in the 1940s reshaped our understanding of religious history and ancient cultures. Nestled at 31°44′31″N 35°27′31″E, these rocky chambers sit just west of the Dead Sea’s salty shores. For centuries, they […]