dead sea scrolls

Introduction to the Glossary of Terms Go to Glossary Quick Index A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, XYZ, This Glossary contains specialized terms for both scroll scholarship and Eastern Mediterranean archaeology. Its technical contents are based on at least four specific sources (I have rewritten and reinterpreted the information in these sources as I deemed necessary. Any errors …

…a single manuscript without necessarily being the author's own autograph. - V - Vorlage - W - wâdi (Arabic) A seasonal river or stream; Hebrew, nahal. Wâdi Murabbacat A valley on the western side of the Dead Sea that leads down and eastward to the Dead Sea. Its outlet to the Dead Sea is about half way between Qumran and Masada, somewhat north of En Gedi. Location of the four caves and scrolls