The Dead Sea Scrolls -- objects of great mystery, intrigue and significance -- are widely acknowledged to be among the greatest archaeological treasures ever discovered. The Dead Sea Scrolls were initially discovered by Bedouin herders and then by archaeologists between 1947 and 1956 in 11 caves near Khirbet Qumran, on the northwestern shores of the Dead Sea in Israel. Thousands of fragments were discovered and pieced together into over 900 separate documents including biblical books, hymns, prayers, and other important writings. The Dead Sea Scrolls date from 250 BCE to 68 CE. Among them are some 230 biblical manuscripts representing nearly every book in the Hebrew Bible; more than 1000 years older than any previously known copies.

The Biblical Board of Trade is proud to support this biblical archaeological exhibit

"The Biblical Board of Trade is proud to support this biblical archaeological exhibit," says LeRoy Young, founder of Biblical Board of Trade.