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I assume that Question intends to ask whether the Scrolls have demonstrated alterations in the Bible, since it is infeasible for the Scrolls themselves to alter the Bible.
There are two ancient texts for the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament - the Septuagint (LXX) and the Masoretic text. The LXX is an early (3rd-2nd centuries BCE) Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible and was used as a source by the Gospel authors, as well as the primary early text for the Christian translators. The Masoretic text was compiled as the definitive version of the Hebrew Bible, around the seventh century CE. There are many differences between the two texts, some quite significant but many of a less important nature.
The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered between 1947 and 1956, include several books of the Hebrew Bible, and in most cases support the accuracy of the Masoretic text. They also include previously unknown material about Daniel. However, the new material may prove nothing more than the natural tendency of traditions to evolve over time.
It is intriguingly possible to understand some non-biblical scrolls in the collection as proto-Christian. If proven to be true, this could impact our understanding of the origins of Christianity and the Gospel accounts.
In summary, the main biblical impact of the Scrolls is to help answer questions about which version best reflects the original, when the Septuagint and the Masoretic text differ. The knowledge gained from the Scrolls does not give reason to alter the Bible as we know it.
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What are the release dates for Mysteries of the Bible - 2006 Dead Sea Scrolls?
Mysteries of the Bible - 2006 Dead Sea Scrolls was released on: USA: 2006
Why were the dead sea scrolls important for bible students?
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What has the author Peter W Flint written?
Peter W. Flint has written: 'The Dead Sea Scrolls' 'Celebrating the Dead Sea Scrolls' -- subject(s): Dead Sea scrolls, Qumran community 'The Dead Sea Psalms scrolls and the Book of Psalms' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, Textual, Dead Sea Psalms scrolls, Dead Sea scrolls, Textual Criticism, Versions
Why are the Dead Sea Scrolls important?
because it is the oldest finding of the Bible that we have
What are the release dates for The Riddle of the Dead Sea Scrolls Mysteries of the Bible Unravelled - 1990 TV?
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How did the dead sea scrolls help the Hebrews?
The dead sea schroos helped the Jews to make their bible in a better way.
Is Nehemiah in the Dead Sea Scrolls?
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Where was the discovery of the dead sea scrolls made?
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Where were the dead sea scrolls?
the dead sea scrolls were found in the mountain side caves of the dead sea
What 3 books were excluded from the bible?
dead sea scrolls, church fathers, and Apocrypha
What is a body near Jerusalem where the ancient scrolls of the bible were found?
I believe you are referring to The Dead Sea Scrolls. In that case, they were found (obviously)near the Dead Sea. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Sea_Scrolls
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.
