“A Note on the Reading of שמונה and עמוד השני in 4Q186 2 i 7,” Revue de Qumrân 21/84 (2004): 635-641 (original) (raw)

This paper examines the readings of the terms 'שמונה' (eight) and 'עמוד השני' (second column) in the context of the Qumran text 4Q186, particularly focusing on passage 2 i 7. It critiques John Allegro's reconstruction of 4Q186, arguing that the placement of fragments and readings previously accepted by Allegro, especially regarding 'הנwmç', are problematic, suggesting that previous scholarship has overlooked these issues. The analysis incorporates discussions from various scholars in the field and emphasizes the need for careful textual analysis of the Dead Sea Scrolls.