Dead Sea scrolls study raises new questions over texts' origins

Salts used on Temple scroll are not common to Dead Sea region, researchers findThe Dead Sea scrolls have given up fresh secrets, with researchers saying they have identified a previously unknown technique used to prepare one of the most remarkable scrolls of the collection.Scientists say the study poses a puzzle, as the salts used on the writing layer of the Temple scroll are not common to the Dead Sea region.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Archaeology Israel Palestinian territories Judaism Middle East and North Africa Religion Science World news Source Type: news