REVIEW—Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls 

Andrew B. Perrin aims to reconnect readers with the ancient yet continuously evolving narrative of the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS), clarifying misconceptions and emphasizing the scrolls’ enduring significance for biblical interpretation and textual criticism. The book challenges traditional assumptions and highlights how recent research, including technological advancements and exposure of forgeries, reshapes our understanding of biblical texts in their historical contexts. Perrin encourages readers to engage with the scrolls not merely as artifacts but as windows into Second Temple Judaism, demonstrating the diverse religious environment that birthed the New Testament and early Christianity. His approach reflects the ongoing, dynamic conversation between ancient findings and contemporary scholarship, advocating for a thoughtful reassessment of biblical tradition through the lens of this extraordinary archaeological discovery.