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Thursday, February 09, 2012

More on new DSS in NYC exhibit

MORE ON THE NEW SCROLLS at the Discovery Times Square exhibition:
Dead Sea Scrolls get new life

Written By John R. Quain

Published February 08, 2012 (FoxNews.com)

The most extensive public display of 2,000-year-old Biblical documents just got a refresh.

At the Discovery Times Square exhibit “The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times," a new set of 10 documents have been installed to replace the previous set on display. The new collection includes a section from the book of Isaiah and two scrolls never before seen by the public, “Greek Minor Prophets” and “Job Targum.”

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Among the newly installed scrolls is a section from the book of Isaiah, which will resonate with many Christians. Also included in the copy of Psalms are passages that will be instantly recognized by Jewish visitors as these words from thousands of years ago are still part of services today.

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