Dead Sea Scrolls and the Great Isaiah Scroll

22/08/2025 7 min
Dead Sea Scrolls and the Great Isaiah Scroll

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Join Dr. Paul Weaver as he recounts the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls' amazing discovery, a find that includes the Great Isaiah Scroll. This **shocking** find provides unprecedented confirmation of **biblical accuracy** and offers unique insights into ancient manuscripts. Learn how the **archaeological discoveries** at the **Qumran Caves** support the reliability of **biblical texts**.Takeaways-The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 by a Bedouin shepherd.-The Great Isaiah Scroll is one of the most significant finds.-It contains the entire Book of Isaiah, minus some damaged sections.-The scroll is dated between 125 and 150 BC, possibly as early as 325 BC.-It is over 1,000 years older than any known copy of Isaiah.-The text is nearly identical to the Masoretic text, affirming textual reliability.-The discovery supports the traditional view of Isaiah's authorship.-Critical scholars' claims of multiple authors lack concrete evidence.-The scroll contains all 66 chapters of Isaiah without division.-The Bible is historically reliable and trustworthy for every generation.00:00 - Introduction00:58 - The Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls01:18 - The Description of the Discoveries02:05 - The Great Isaiah Scroll03:26 - The Significance of the Great Isaiah Scroll06:17 - Conclusion