Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most fascinating and important archaeological discoveries for understanding the world of the Bible. In this episode, we sit down with Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, Dr. Andrew Perrin, to explore the rich and complex world of these ancient texts. From the famous Isaiah Scroll and the commentary on Habakkuk to Aramaic dream visions, scribal traditions, and the Pseudepigrapha, this conversation uncovers the diversity of writings found at Qumran. We also dive into the Enoch literature, the War Scroll, and how the theme of Messiah shows up in the scrolls. Along the way, we discuss the historical context of Scripture, the role of scribes, and the importance of curiosity when it comes to exploring these texts. Whether you’re new to the Dead Sea Scrolls or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers insights, resources, and plenty to reflect on.
Link to Dr. Andrew Perrin’s book “Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls” https://a.co/d/essK7cm
Dr. Andrew Perrin’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@DrAndrewPerrin/featured
Dr. Andrew Perrin’s reccomended Dead Sea Scroll Resources
Digital Images of Dead Sea Scrolls: https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/?locale=en_US
Dead Sea Scrolls Bible: https://a.co/d/44awjn8
The Dead Sea Scrolls: a New Translation: https://a.co/d/aJSzXnV
Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights
Chapters
0:00-1:43 Intro
1:44-9:55 Isaiah in the Dead Sea Scrolls
9:56-18:02 Commentary on Habakkuk in the Dead Sea Scrolls
18:03-23:44 Aramaic dream vision texts
23:45-29:36 Scribal and Sacred Languages
29:37-36:46 Pseudepigripha
36:47-42:59 Enoch
43:00-49:12 The War Scroll and Ritual Purity
49:13-52:46 Historical context of Scripture
52:47-56:36 The influence of scribes
56:37-1:02:03 Theme of Messiah in Dead Sea Scrolls
1:02:04-1:10:10 Personal thoughts on searching and being curious
1:10:11- Resources for Dead Sea Scrolls
WHERE TO FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights
Podcast: buzzsprout.com/2268028/share
Instagram: instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights
TikTok: tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsights
Facebook: facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights
Website: hebrewbibleinsights.com
The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most fascinating and important archaeological discoveries for understanding the world of the Bible. In this episode, we sit down with Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, Dr. Andrew Perrin, to explore the rich and complex world of these ancient texts. From the famous Isaiah Scroll and the commentary on Habakkuk to Aramaic dream visions, scribal traditions, and the Pseudepigrapha, this conversation uncovers the diversity of writings found at Qumran. We also dive into the Enoch literature, the War Scroll, and how the theme of Messiah shows up in the scrolls. Along the way, we discuss the historical context of Scripture, the role of scribes, and the importance of curiosity when it comes to exploring these texts. Whether you’re new to the Dead Sea Scrolls or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers insights, resources, and plenty to reflect on.
Link to Dr. Andrew Perrin’s book “Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls” https://a.co/d/essK7cm
Dr. Andrew Perrin’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@DrAndrewPerrin/featured
Dr. Andrew Perrin’s reccomended Dead Sea Scroll Resources
Digital Images of Dead Sea Scrolls: https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/?locale=en_US
Dead Sea Scrolls Bible: https://a.co/d/44awjn8
The Dead Sea Scrolls: a New Translation: https://a.co/d/aJSzXnV
Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights
Chapters
0:00-1:43 Intro
1:44-9:55 Isaiah in the Dead Sea Scrolls
9:56-18:02 Commentary on Habakkuk in the Dead Sea Scrolls
18:03-23:44 Aramaic dream vision texts
23:45-29:36 Scribal and Sacred Languages
29:37-36:46 Pseudepigripha
36:47-42:59 Enoch
43:00-49:12 The War Scroll and Ritual Purity
49:13-52:46 Historical context of Scripture
52:47-56:36 The influence of scribes
56:37-1:02:03 Theme of Messiah in Dead Sea Scrolls
1:02:04-1:10:10 Personal thoughts on searching and being curious
1:10:11- Resources for Dead Sea Scrolls
WHERE TO FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights
Podcast: buzzsprout.com/2268028/share
Instagram: instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights
TikTok: tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsights
Facebook: facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights
Website: hebrewbibleinsights.com
