Qumran preserved early Hebrew manuscripts that confirm the antiquity of the Masoretic tradition and clarify Second Temple textual streams.
The Qumran Community: Its Influence on Old Testament Textual Tradition
The Biblical Texts from Qumran: An Analysis of the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered from 1947 to 1956, greatly enhance our understanding of Hebrew Bible textual history and criticism.
THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS: The Oldest-Known Bible
Explore the five most well-known manuscripts from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection. From the Isaiah Scroll to the Temple Scroll, uncover how these ancient texts provide invaluable insights into the textual history of the Hebrew Bible and the religious landscape of Second Temple Judaism.
