New study explains 364-day Qumran calendar puzzle

The News International - Sep 20, 2026

New study explains 364-day Qumran calendar puzzleA calendar built on exactly 364 days sounds like a minor curiosity until you realise it may have helped drive one of the most significant religious splits in ancient Judea. A new 2026 study from Tel Aviv University argues the Qumran sect, the...

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