A student researching the Dead Sea Scrolls has taken the following notes:
• The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in caves near the Dead Sea between 1947 and 1956 • The scrolls date from the 3rd century BCE to the 1st century CE • They contain the oldest known copies of Hebrew Bible texts • The scrolls were preserved by the region's extremely dry climate • Over 900 different manuscripts were found across 12 caves
The student wants to explain the historical significance of the scrolls for biblical scholarship. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in caves near the Dead Sea between 1947 and 1956.
The scrolls were preserved for over 2,000 years thanks to the extremely dry climate of the Dead Sea region.
The Dead Sea Scrolls contain the oldest known copies of Hebrew Bible texts, providing scholars unprecedented insight into ancient scripture.
Researchers found over 900 different manuscripts across 12 caves in the Dead Sea region.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C. Oldest Hebrew Bible copies shows significance for biblical scholarship.