The Zadokite Priesthood and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Part 2: Authority, Calendar, and End-Time Restoration Introduction: Authority Is Proven by Order The Qumran community believed the true test of priesthood was right order: Anything less was covenant violation. 1. The Community Rule: Priestly Authority Restored The Community Rule (1QS) functions as the community’s constitution. It establishes strict order: Zadokite priests held final authority…