Ancient scrolls reveal the Bible's enduring words
A shepherd's 1947 discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls unveiled the oldest known biblical manuscripts, confirming the enduring stability of these ancient texts over millennia.
In 1947, a young shepherd stumbled upon ancient jars in Dead Sea caves, uncovering the Dead Sea Scrolls. This collection of over 900 manuscripts, dating from 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE, includes the oldest known biblical texts, predating previously known copies by a thousand years.
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