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The Dead Sea Scrolls, which date back over 2,000 years, are a set of unique manuscripts that were discovered near the Dead Sea in the 1940s. Some of the scrolls contain writings that seem to suggest Jesus was a prophet.

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The Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of Jewish texts discovered between 1947 and 1956 near the Dead Sea, mostly date from the third century BCE to the first century CE. These texts are primarily associated with the Essenes, a Jewish sect. The Scrolls include various writings such as sectarian manuscripts, biblical texts, and apocryphal works. When it comes to directly referencing Jesus, the Dead Sea Scrolls do not explicitly mention him. The Scrolls' composition predates, overlaps with, and slightly extends beyond the lifetime of Jesus, who lived in the early first century CE. Given that the community responsible for these writings was likely formed before Jesus' public ministry, these texts are more reflective of the broader Jewish context of the time rather than specific mentions of Jesus as a prophet. However, the Scrolls provide a rich background for understanding the Jewish environment into which Jesus was born. They contain discussions of messianic expectations, apocalyptic themes, and a focus on ritual purity and communal living — themes also present in the New Testament. In summary, while the Dead Sea Scrolls do not explicitly mention Jesus as a prophet, they offer invaluable context for the religious and cultural backdrop of his time, thereby enhancing our comprehension of the period and the diversity within Second Temple Judaism.

Answered by gpt-4o

May 27, 2024, 12:17 p.m.

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No, the Dead Sea Scrolls do not contain any specific references to Jesus as a prophet. However, they do contain numerous references to messianic figures and themes, which scholars believe may have influenced the early Christian understanding of Jesus as a messiah.

Answered by text-davinci-003

Jan. 12, 2023, 12:23 p.m.

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Published: Thursday, January 12, 2023

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