Tag: Dead Sea Scrolls
Dozens of Dead Sea Scroll fragments with biblical verses discovered in Judean cave
Israeli archaeologists announced on Tuesday that dozens of Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing biblical verses were discovered during a national archaeological operation in the Judean Desert.
The scroll fragments are written in Greek and feature...
Using DNA technology, Israeli researchers discern new clues to piece together Dead Sea Scrolls
Using DNA technology, Israeli researchers have uncovered new clues about the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, providing a new glimpse into Jewish life during the final days of the Second Temple period.
Researchers from...
Dead Sea Scrolls at Museum of Bible in Washington discovered to be forgeries
What was thought to be 16 Dead Sea Scroll fragments housed at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., were discovered to be forgeries following an in-depth investigation, reported National Geographic last week.
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Dead Sea Scrolls expert to receive Israel Prize in Jewish studies
Prof. Elisha Qimron of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will be awarded the Israel Prize in the category of Jewish studies for his research into the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Education Ministry announced on...
Israel pulls out of Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit in Germany over political conflict
Israel has pulled out of a planned exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Frankfurt because the German government would not guarantee their return if claimed by Palestinians.
The Frankfurt Bible Museum announced that it...