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To: wallcrawlr

Is it just me, or does that writing seem awfully "vivid" for being 2000 years old? Most of the ancient texts I've seen have been very faded, and nowhere *near* that bold and distinct.


7 posted on 07/15/2005 3:53:50 PM PDT by Ichneumon
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To: Ichneumon

"Is it just me, or does that writing seem awfully "vivid" for being 2000 years old? Most of the ancient texts I've seen have been very faded, and nowhere *near* that bold and distinct"

Perhaps the image has been enhanced.


8 posted on 07/15/2005 3:56:32 PM PDT by ToveL
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To: Ichneumon
...that writing seem awfully "vivid"...

I thought the same thing. Recently I was in on a discussion about longevity of various data storage methods such as tape, CD, DVD, etc. None were predicted to last two thousand years. May have to rethink.

9 posted on 07/15/2005 3:58:57 PM PDT by FreePaul
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The scrolls are being tested by Israel's Antiquities Authority.

Dry air, in a cave, sealed/protected from the elements...nothing different than the dead sea scrolls.

Maybe soon we'll have confirmation that this too is an authentic copy of the Word of God. Just as true and correct as that old Bible sitting on your shelf.

If it isnt authentic...oh well, if it is, cool.

10 posted on 07/15/2005 4:00:57 PM PDT by wallcrawlr (http://www.bionicear.com)
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