Excavating the Bible/Masterclass #05: About the Hebrew Bible

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Masterclass #05: About the Hebrew Bible

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Examining the Masoretic Hebrew Texts, Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient manuscripts related to the Hebrew Bible as well as proofs for the historicity of the Hebrew Bible.

Contents

Section 1: The Hebrew Bible

This section examines variations between ancient copies of the Hebrew Bible including the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Aleppo Codex, the Septuagint, and the Masoretic Text.

About the Bible
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About the Hebrew Bible
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Extant Manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible
Greek Influence on translations of the Hebrew Bible
Which Hebrew Text?
The people of the Bible
Documentary Hypothesis: Who Wrote the Torah?
New Testament Quote of Zechariah 11:13

Section 2: The Dead Sea Scrolls

This section explores the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls, specifically the Great Isaiah Scroll, by examining their historical context, comparing them to other ancient Hebrew Bible manuscripts like the Masoretic Text and Aleppo Codex, and highlighting key variations and their implications for biblical interpretation.

An Overview of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Examining Isaiah 96 from the Great Isaiah Scroll
The Dead Sea Scroll Text of Psalm 138
The Great Isaiah Scroll and the Masoretic Text
Dead Sea Scroll Resources

Quiz

Quiz: About the Hebrew Bible