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The Great Isaiah Scroll (1QIsa a) is one of the original seven Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in Qumran in 1947. It is the largest (734 cm) and best preserved... more ». The Dead Sea Scrolls, which include the oldest known biblical manuscripts in existence, have been digitized and are now accessible online. view ».
- In the Media
In the Media. Global Media Coverage. Bloomberg - "Dead Sea...
- Discovery
The first seven Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by chance...
- Nature and Significance
The scrolls discovered in the vicinity of Qumran have all...
- The Qumran Community
The archaeological site of Khirbet Qumran is situated at the...
- The Shrine of the Book
The Shrine of the Book was built as a repository for the...
- Great Isaiah Scroll
The Great Isaiah Scroll (1QIsa a) is one of the original...
- War Scroll
The War Scroll (1QM), popularly known as "The War of the...
- The Project
The five Dead Sea Scrolls that have been digitized thus far...
- In the Media
- Discovery of The Scrolls
- Qumran Library
- A Wandering Bible: The Aleppo Codex
- Explore The Dead Sea Scrolls Online
The first seven Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by chance in 1947 by Bedouin, in a cave near Khirbet Qumran on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. Three of the scrolls were immediately purchased by archaeologist E. L. Sukenik on behalf of the Hebrew University; the others were bought by the Metropolitan of the Syrian Orthodox Church in East Jerus...
“They display an extraordinary interest in the writings of the ancients, singling out in particular those which make for the welfare of soul and body” (Josephus, Jewish War II, viii, 6). The sectarians attached supreme importance to the study of the Scriptures, to biblical exegesis, to the interpretation of the law (halakha), and to prayer. The hun...
One of the greatest spiritual revolutions in human history was launched toward the end of the First Temple period, when the Jewish people began to shape their ancient traditions into holy scriptures. This process gathered momentum particularly after the destruction of the Temple and the Babylonian exile in the late 6th century BCE and culminated in...
The Isaiah Scroll on a Timeline Travel back in time and discover the history of the scroll The Digital Dead Sea Scrolls Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Project, allowing users to examine and explore these most ancient manuscripts from Second Temple times at a level of detail never before possible. Developed in partnership with Google, the new website give...
Explore the treasures of the Dead Sea Scrolls. While the precious Scrolls are secured in climate-controlled vaults, their secrets are laid bare here. View infrared photos from the 1950s archive and examine the latest high-definition spectral images, which enhance the texts' visibility and readability. Browse the fragments by Site, Language, or ...
Nov 30, 2004 · The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Judean desert between 1947 and 1956 was one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. Hidden in the caves at Qumran by the Essenes, a Jewish sect in existence before and during the time of Jesus, the Scrolls have transformed our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism, and the origins of Christianity.
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Dec 1, 2011 · Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd. ISBN: 9780141197319. Number of pages: 720. Weight: 490 g. Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 31 mm. MEDIA REVIEWS. The Times Higher Education Supplement. Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year. Buy The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (7th Edition) by Geza Vermes from Waterstones today!
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Dec 30, 1998 · 582 ratings43 reviews. The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation is a landmark work that brings to life the long-inaccessible scrolls of Qumran. Three translators at the forefront of modern scrolls scholarship reveal the rich tapestry of writings known as the Dead Sea Scrolls. This is the most comprehensive translation ever compiled for general ...
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The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Judaean desert between 1947 and 1956 was one of the greatest finds of all time. These extraordinary manuscripts appear to have been hidden in the caves at Qumran by the Essenes, a Jewish sect in existence before and during the time of Jesus. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, the scrolls have ...
