How the Dead Sea Scrolls "Bible" Differs from the Traditional Hebrew Text
James Tabor James Tabor
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 Published On Mar 14, 2022

Of course, we know there is no "DSS Bible" per se, but 40% of the scrolls are from Hebrew Bible texts--but they have significantly different readings, some of which agree with the Greek Septuagint (LXX) and the Samaritan Pentateuch. In this recent on-line presentation Dr. Tabor offers an overview of the topic and introduces resources for further study.

One major point, that most sources have missed, is that representations of the book of Esther--previously thought to be missing from the Scrolls, has now been identified--don't take this Purim find too seriously, but enjoy the read: https://www.thetorah.com/article/newl...



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