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Dead Sea Scrolls, History of Research Overviews the discovery of and history of research on the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of writings discovered in the region of the Dead Sea near the site of Khirbet Qumran beginning sometime between winter 1946 and spring 1947.
The term “Dead Sea Scrolls” designates some 900-plus manuscripts, including 200 or so biblical texts, written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. These manuscripts and fragments have been dated between 250 bc and ad 50. Their initial discovery and subsequent publication has been a source of controversy.
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About The Lexham Bible DictionaryThe Lexham Bible Dictionary spans more than 7,200 articles, with contributions from hundreds of top scholars from around the world. Designed as a digital resource, this more than 4.5 million word project integrates seamlessly with the rest of your Logos library. And regular updates are applied automatically, ensuring that it never goes out of date. Lexham Bible Dictionary places the most relevant information at the top of each article and articles are divided into specific subjects, making the entire dictionary more useable. In addition, hand-curated links between articles aid your research, helping you naturally move through related topics. The Lexham Bible Dictionary answers your questions as they arise and expands your knowledge of the Bible. |
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