The Dead Sea scrolls
by Sarianna Metso
Book 92 of Studies on the texts of the desert of Judah -- v.
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How does examining the physical mechanics of Qumran scribal practices change your understanding of how ancient texts and religious traditions were preserved?
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In what ways does the meticulous labor of ancient scribes compare to how information, news, and cultural traditions are transmitted and preserved in our digital age?
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Metso emphasizes that the transmission of traditions and scribal habits must be studied in conversation with one another; how does this interdisciplinary approach alter our perception of ancient communities?
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