Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls

The Dead Sea Scrolls unveil a previously unknown aspect of Jewish apocalypticism, detailing the beliefs and lives of a community convinced that the world was on the brink of destruction. As they awaited an imminent end that never came, their perspective shifted to viewing their current existence as a form of afterlife. This exploration offers insights into their unique worldview and the implications of their faith in an impending apocalypse.