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The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation is unavailable, but you can change that!

The Dead Sea Scrolls represent the most important find of the 20th century for understanding the history of the Middle East in the centuries surrounding the birth of Christ. The scrolls provide an intimate link to the culture and background of Israel and Palestine with huge implications for understanding the political situation of the first century and gaining a picture of the relationship...

opened their ears that [they might hear deep things] 8and understand future events before they happen to them. This epigraph sets the tone for what is to follow: an exposition of how God punishes the wicked while leaving a righteous remnant to live exemplary lives. The Geniza manuscript A begins at this point. Geniza A Col. 1 1So listen, all you who recognize righteousness, and consider the deeds of 2God. When He has a dispute with any mortal, He passes judgment on those who spurn Him. A description
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