Discovery and Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls

This chapter discusses the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 and their significance in understanding the Old Testament. It explains the nature of the scrolls, the challenges in piecing them together, and the range of biblical and non-biblical texts found. The chapter also explores the implications of the Dead Sea Scrolls for the formation of the Old Testament and the existence of multiple Hebrew Bible versions during the time of Jesus.