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Andrew Perrin
Professor of Humanities at Athabasca University and a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar; author of Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls and other works on Qumran traditions.
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Nov 3, 2025
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Cranky, Bald Donkeys and Textual Criticism, with Andrew Perrin: Jeremiah 14:6
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Andrew Perrin, Professor of Humanities and a Dead Sea Scrolls specialist, delves into the fascinating world of ancient manuscripts. He discusses how the Dead Sea Scrolls enhance our understanding of biblical texts and scribes’ techniques. Perrin highlights intriguing details from 4Q Jeremiah A, including a notable variant at Jeremiah 14:6 involving a 'bald donkey.' The conversation emphasizes the significance of messy manuscripts for textual development and the ongoing necessity of text critiques in biblical studies.
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