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Dead Sea Scrolls Explained (~1.5hrs)

Pinchas Shir

27 Aug 2025 — 2 min read

Ancient Scrolls found in Israel, in the caves of the Qumran region near the Dead Sea in the 1940s, were the find of the 20th century. An impressive collection of ancient Jewish writings contained what is now the oldest known copies of Biblical texts. In this 1st session, I explain about the location of the scrolls at Qumran, and retell the story of how they were discovered. Drop in on my multi-part seminar recorded live.

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