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JustPussyPics t1_j3pe5r2 wrote

Reply to comment by thothbaboon in Deciphering ancient texts with modern tools, Michael Langlois challenges what we know about the Dead Sea Scrolls and biblical archaeology by MeatballDom

Here I am, an exhausted family man with crushing responsibilities, in a home in constant need of cleaning and tending of which I am far behind. And these little quick Reddit scrolls intended for a couple-minute mental break turn into hour-long benders into archeological studies. (sigh)

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hand_truck t1_j3pley0 wrote

This comment slices deep; guess I should go unload the dishwasher now and prep the lunches for tomorrow.

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penelopiecruise t1_j3py460 wrote

Who knows, you might take it up more seriously in some way some day. These diversions may end up being the foundation for that.

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Medibot300 t1_j3xyysf wrote

I’m an overwhelmed parent/educator who should’ve been a historian. 3am is my time to indulge in Judean trivia. Also The Rest is History podcast when ironing. sigh

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