Dead Sea Scrolls
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The scrolls include the oldest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible, providing invaluable information on the development of the biblical text. They also shed light on the diversity of Jewish religiou...
Era:
Second Temple Period
Origin:
Israel
Discovered:
1947-1956
Current Location:
Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book
Materials:
Parchment
Papyrus
Copper
Research Confidence:
(100%)
About Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls are ancient Jewish and Hebrew religious manuscripts discovered between 1947 and 1956. They consist of roughly 981 different texts, including the oldest known Biblical manuscripts. The scrolls are written primarily on parchment made of animal skin, with some written on papyrus and one on copper. Most texts are written in Hebrew, with some in Aramaic and a few in Greek. The scrolls contain Biblical texts, religious commentaries, legal documents, and community rules. The manuscripts vary in size, with some scrolls reaching several meters in length while others exist only as fragments.
Historical Significance
The scrolls include the oldest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible, providing invaluable information on the development of the biblical text. They also shed light on the diversity of Jewish religious thought during this period.
Physical Details
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Materials:
Parchment, Papyrus, Copper
Quick Facts
Type:
Document
Era:
Second Temple Period
Origin:
Israel
Discovery:
1947-1956
Where to See It
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Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book
Currently on Display