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A collection of Hebrew and Aramaic manuscripts discovered in pottery storage jars in caves near Qumran between 1947 and 1956. Thought to have been hidden by the Essenes or a similar Jewish sect shortly before the revolt against Roman rule ad66-70, the scrolls include texts of many books of The Bible; they are some 1,000 years older than previously known versions.
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What verse in the New Testament mentions the dead sea?
The Dead Sea is not mentioned in the New Testament.
Does the Dead Sea Scroll confirm an established movement called Christianity?
The Dead Sea scrolls were written by a sect of Christianity called the Gnostic's a mystical branch of Christians. This sect died out and is not represented in Christianity today. The best example I can give today would be Christian Scientists. However, to answer your question, Christianity is well established and documented by many historians dating to the 1st century.
Is below sea level negative or positive?
Below sea level is considered negative in terms of elevation. For example, locations like the Dead Sea are situated at about -430 meters, indicating they are 430 meters below sea level. This negative value reflects their depth relative to the average sea level.
Was Jesus in the Dead Sea Scrolls?
A:The Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden in a series of caves near Qumran in approximately 70 CE and include material written down over a period of around two hundred years, including copies of earlier Hebrew scriptures. There is no mention of Jesus but there is a mention of a Teacher of Righteousness from the second century BCE, who some have seen as the real Jesus.
What is the oxygen percentage at sea level?
the aircontains 20.93% oxygen-whether you are swimming in the Dead Sea in Israel (1,369 feet or 417 meters below sea level) or standing on top of Mount Everest in Nepal (29,035 feet or 8,850 meters above sea level). the barometric pressure is lower the higher in altitude you go so the pressure of oxygen is lower therefore its harder for your lungs to absorb the oxygen.
What was the name of the shepherd that found the dead sea scroll?
BEDOUIN
How many books comprised the Dead Sea Scroll?
two
One of the reputed dead sea scroll writers?
ebenezeer
How long is the longest dead sea scroll?
26.7 feet
Dead Sea Scrolls it confirms Islam?
The dead sea scroll is not at all connected with Islam in any way. It more has to do with the books of the bible.
Is there a dead sea scroll exhibit?
Yes. The dead sea scrolls are on exhibit at the 'Shrine of the Book' museum in Jerusalem. See http://www.answers.com/topic/shrine-of-the-book for more info.
What has the author Herbert C Eddy written?
Herbert C. Eddy has written: 'The Dead Sea scroll of Isiah'
Was Lilith mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Lilith is mentioned in the Dead Sea Scroll's Songs of the Sage in a list of monsters. She is a medieval Jewish myth with possible origins in the Babylonian Talmud. She is usually identified as a demon.
Why do historians study Dead Sea Scroll?
these writings helped the historians learn about the lives of many jews during this time
What has the author Michael Owen Wise written?
Michael Owen Wise has written: 'The first messiah' -- subject(s): Criticism, interpretation, History of doctrines, Judaism, Messiah, Teacher of Righteousness, Thanksgiving Psalms 'The Dead Sea scrolls' -- subject(s): Dead Sea scrolls, Criticism, interpretation 'A critical study of the Temple scroll from Qumran Cave 11' -- subject(s): Criticism, Redaction, Criticism, interpretation, Redaction Criticism, Temple scroll 'The Temple scroll' -- subject(s): Temple scroll
Which sea has the highest salinity in the world?
dead seathe dead sea
What are the scrolls of the dead sea?
Most of the Dead Sea Scrolls were written on rolls of papyrus. Many of these have deteriorated to the point that some are small scraps. One scroll was written on copper. There was great difficulty in opening this fragile relic without destroying it, but it was eventually cut into sections.
