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“The absence from the Dead Sea Scrolls of historical texts proper should not surprise us. Neither in the inter-Testamental period, nor in earlier biblical times, was the recording of history as we understand it a strong point among the Jews.”

Quote by Geza Vermes

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Geza Vermes was a renowned scholar of Jewish studies, known for his extensive research into the history and literature of Judaism. His work covered the period from the Second Temple to the Middle Ages, making significant contributions to understanding the history and culture of Judaism. more

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