The Ancients
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Jesus, John the Baptist & Essenes
Oct 1, 2023
Dr. Jodi Magness, an expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls, joins the podcast to discuss the invaluable nature of these ancient artifacts. They explore the origins and contents of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the beliefs of the Essenes, and the significance of these scrolls in understanding Jewish history and Holy Land archaeology.
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Quick takeaways
- The Dead Sea Scrolls were a deliberate selection of texts that formed a library, including copies of the Hebrew Bible and writings about the sect's beliefs and practices.
- The Essenes, believed to be the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls, were an exclusive sect that practiced strict Jewish ritual purity and awaited the arrival of messianic figures and the establishment of God's kingdom on Earth.
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The Scrolls' Origin and Purpose
The Dead Sea Scrolls were a collection of Jewish religious literature, stored in the caves around Qumran. These scrolls were not random personal documents, but rather a deliberate selection of texts that formed a type of library. They included copies of the Hebrew Bible, works related to biblical books, and sectarian compositions that described the beliefs and practices of the sect. The scrolls indicated that the community believed in an imminent end of days scenario, where they would be saved and experience the establishment of God's kingdom on Earth.
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