The Dead Sea Scrolls

The Dead Sea Scrolls were placed in desert caves by the Qumran community over 2000 years ago and not discovered until 1947, the Scrolls provide a unique insight into Jewish and Christian origins. 

The Scrolls include reference to the Messiah of Heaven and of Earth, the Messianic Leader, the Servants of Darkness, the Birth of Noah, the Words of Michael, the New Jerusalem and the Tree of Evil.

In addition, it makes reference to Prophets and Pseudo-Prophets, Biblical Interpretation, Calendar Texts & Priestly Courses, Testaments and Admonitions, Works of Righteousness and Legal Texts, Hymns and Mysteries, Divination, Magic and miscellaneous texts.

None of these texts contradict or otherwise mar the content of the Old and New Testament writings. In many cases, there is affirmation of the accuracy of the Scriptures, and further insight into the cultural beliefs and practices alluded to in Scripture.

By way of example, the Scrolls affirm the sacredness of the books of the Law (ascribed to Moses), as well as the writings of the Prophets and refer to them in this manner, Psalms, too with some additions appear to have been recognised in these writings.

The Dead Sea Scrolls far from undermining Scripture affirm the sacredness of Scripture and provide an expansive view of how the Scriptures were applied in the life of the Qumran Community.