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This is a cost issue; in the ancient world things to write on were expensive. For the most part we have ether velum which is made from tanned animal hide, or papyrus, which is a form of paper made from reads, which was less expensive but did not hold up well. Basically since they did not have a ready supply of paper as we know it, they used what was available, which might have been sheep skin.
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Which copies of the Hebrew Old Testament date to 100-200 BC?
The Dead Sea Scrolls include some of the earliest copies of the Hebrew Old Testament dating to the time period of 100-200 BC. These manuscripts were discovered in the 20th century at Qumran and contain portions of almost every book of the Hebrew Bible.
Did Elijah write a book of the bible?
No, Elijah did not write a book of the Bible. He was a prophet in the Old Testament, primarily featured in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings.
What did god provide for the sacrifice instead?
if you are talking about the story of Abraham and how he was told by God to sacrifice his son Isaac, than instead of his son he sacrificed a lamb because he was going to sacrifice his son for God and so God said that he had proven his faith and that means he loves him, so instead he let Abraham sacrifice a lamb instead!! hope that helped :D
How many books did the Holy Spirit guide Paul to write?
The Holy Spirit guided Paul to write 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament, which are known as the Pauline Epistles.
Did Lazarus write the Gospel of John?
No. According to many, the Gospel of John was written by the Apostle John.
Why did they use sheepskin instead of paper to make diploma?
because sheepskin gives a more profesional feel and lasts longer
Did Sumerians write the Dead Sea Scrolls?
no
What did Greek people write on?
They use to write on scrolls. Usually made out of papyrus.
What was the language used to write the the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Most of the scrolls were written in Hebrew and Aramaic. There are also a few in Greek.
Is two faced sheepskin twin faced sheepskin?
no!
Where are scraps of uggs sheepskin available?
If by "Ugg Sheepskin" you mean double face, footwear quality sheepskin, then most sheepskin footwear manufacturers will have a great deal of sheepskin offcuts and scraps. Celtic Sheepskin (www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk) in the UK can supply a large bag of offcuts / scraps for the cost of the postage.
What is the name of the rolls of parchment on which Jews write their laws?
The Torah Scrolls.
What was used to write on the dead sea scrolls?
Carbon Based Ink
What did the ancient Israelites write on?
Parchment was (and is) used for scrolls of the Torah and prophets. For mundane purposes, anything could be used, such as a potsherd or anything else.See also the related LinkFacts about Torah scrolls
In one of aesops fables which animal puts on a sheepskin?
A wolf puts on a sheepskin in the fable "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing".
What does the phrase ''without a sheepskin'' mean?
The "sheepskin" refers to a college degree, so "without a sheepskin" refers to without a college degree. Many years ago, college diplomas were printed on certficates made from sheepskin.
Why did Egyptians write?
to contact with each other, and to contact with the gods through scrolls
