Writer Barry Hoberman even said: “No archaeological discovery, not even that of the Dead Sea Scrolls, has had a more profound impact on our understanding of the Bible. ” ​ — The Atlantic Monthly.
Kirjanik Barry Hoberman ütles koguni: „Mitte ükski arheoloogiline leid, isegi mitte Surnumere kirjarullid, pole sügavamini mõjutanud meie arusaamu Piiblist. ” ( „The Atlantic Monthly ”.)