Many of the manuscripts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls may be much older than previously thought, according to a new study that could transform our understanding of their Jewish and Christian origins.

GRONINGEN, Netherlands — For nearly 80 years, scholars have debated the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, relying on expert interpretations of ancient handwriting styles that often don’t agree. Now, a ...

“The implications are profound,” said Dr. Maruf Dhali, assistant professor of AI at Groningen and co‐author of the study. An international team led by the University of Groningen has combined ...

The Dead Sea Scrolls are returning to American shores for the first time in nearly a decade. “Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition,” featuring scroll fragments from ancient Israel, including pieces of a ...

(This story has been updated to add the date the exhibit is expected to end.) The Dead Sea Scrolls and about 200 related artifacts are appearing in an exhibit opening Friday at the Ronald Reagan ...

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Museum of the Bible, in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority and Running Subway, is honored to announce it will host "Dead Sea Scrolls: The ...

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Tweezers and scissors sat within reach of latex glove-clad hands. Rubber suction handles sat attached to a Plexiglass case. When dealing with ancient artifacts like the Dead Sea Scrolls, a single slip ...

Nobody ever expected to find the Dead Sea Scrolls, especially in the place that they were found; the climate isn’t right for preservation of ancient parchment and papyrus. Yet, the amazing discovery ...