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Explore the ancient Sabbath Calendar system preserved by the Zadokite priests

Discover Biblical insights from the Dead Sea Scrolls -

Delve into this venerable system from antiquity for keeping sacred times, hidden in the caves of Qumran for 2000 years!

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Archaeological, Historical & Scriptural

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Ancient Manuscript from the DSS
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Archaeological dig site at Qumran
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Young woman doing research at a desk with several books open.
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Information & Studies Regarding the Zadokite Sabbath Calendar
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Exploring the Ancient Calendar of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Join Bill and Karen Bishop from Returning to the Garden as we continue delving into the ancient Zadokite Sabbath Calendar. Discover scriptural and historical insights from the Dead Sea Scrolls and learn about this priestly calendar, its significance, and how it connects to our understanding of time and worship today.

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We aspire that The Sabbath Calendar Journal will become a wellspring of dependable knowledge, bringing clarity to you and others as we navigate together, finding "where is the good way, and walk therein," (Jer 6:16) returning to the garden with peace and unity in the Holy Spirit!

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Updated I-6, March 31, 2025

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A new section for David Rives Ministries has been added to the Videos page - featuring clips from David's TV shows about Creation that have a scientific and Biblical relevancy to calendar studies.

The Biblical Calendar - Qumran and Mishneh Torah

Moon Studies - Psalms 81:3

The Zadok Calendar Controversy and the Calling of the Bride - DVD set - by Eddie Chumney

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Calendar pages :

Pages are being added to show the full 3 months of each season. We are also including Biblical references next to each month for historical events that are specifically recorded in Scripture for that month.

We will be adding more to this section of the website as time goes on, so keep checking in!

Need a calendar?

Check out our sabbath calendars available in printed or digital versions at Returning to the Garden -

Need a list?

Get a list of this year's Feast dates and other important Zadokite days from Returning to the Garden -

Discover the priestly Zadokite Sabbath Calendar

Explore Biblical insights and learn about this ancient calendar system discovered in the Dead Sea Scrolls.

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Reach out to Bill and Karen for inquiries about the ancient Zadokite calendar and our research.