Dead Sea Scrolls
Ancient Jewish manuscripts
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We include updates on Copper Scroll, The Book of Giants, Qumran, Qumran Caves, War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness, Psalm 151, John M. Allegro, Sons of Zadok, Shrine of the Book, Isaiah Scroll, Raymond E. Brown, Teacher of Righteousness, 4Q246, Habakkuk Commentary, Psalms 152–155, Community Rule ... and more.
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Psalm 151
Jay-Z used 'Psalm 151' as a metaphor in the song 'God Did' by DJ Khaled
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| 2022 |
Qumran
Dennis Mizzi published research highlighting the two-phase construction of Qumran's water system, indicating that the aqueduct was added in a later phase (Period Ib) and that the settlement initially lacked a tower during Period Ia, challenging previous fortress theories.
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| 2021 |
Isaiah Scroll
Researchers at the University of Groningen used artificial intelligence and pattern recognition tools to analyze the scroll, concluding that two scribes likely copied the text, each contributing one of the two halves.
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| February 5 2021 |
Hershel Shanks
Hershel Shanks passed away, concluding a remarkable career as an influential amateur biblical archaeologist and founder of Biblical Archaeology Review.
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| February 5 2021 |
Hershel Shanks
Died from complications of COVID-19 at his home in Washington, D.C., one month and three days before his 91st birthday.
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| February 5 2021 |
Hershel Shanks
Passed away, concluding a distinguished career as an influential amateur biblical archaeologist and editor.
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| 2020 |
Qumran
Gunneweg responded to criticisms from Michniewicz and Yellin regarding pottery clay analysis at Qumran, defending his and Balla's original research thesis while acknowledging some validity to the objections.
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| 2018 |
Psalm 151
Ezra Furman included a self-penned song 'Psalm 151' on her LP 'Transangelic Exodus'
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| 2018 |
Hershel Shanks
Transitioned from active editor to Editor Emeritus of the Biblical Archaeology Review.
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