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Manuscript · 1QS · c. 100-75 BC

Community Rule (1QS)

The foundational charter of the Qumran community. Contains the 'Two Spirits' theology and strict purity regulations. Essential for understanding the religious context of early Judaism and early Christianity.

Date
c. 100-75 BC
Language
Hebrew
Material
Parchment
Script
Hebrew
Contents
Community regulations, theology, and liturgy of the Qumran community
Location
Israel Museum, Jerusalem (Shrine of the Book)