In the mid-twentieth century, several Bedouin shepherds happened upon ancient scrolls housed in a cave. These documents, called the Dead Sea Scrolls, are often considered the most important manuscript discovery of the modern era. A veil of mystery, however, shrouds these ancient scrolls.
In this 12-lecture series, you will join one of the world’s leading experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls in a fascinating journey through the history and significance of these astounding documents. You will gain a solid understanding of what the scrolls actually are and of the community associated with them.
You will begin with the discovery of the manuscripts in eleven caves near the remains of Khirbet Qumran, a place where the people who possessed the scrolls attempted to live by the teaching
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Why are we so fascinated by the Dead Sea Scrolls?
In the mid-twentieth century, several Bedouin shepherds happened upon ancient scrolls housed in a cave. These documents, called the Dead Sea Scrolls, are often considered the most important manuscript discovery of the modern era. A veil of mystery, however, shrouds these ancient scrolls.
In this 12-lecture series, you will join one of the world’s leading experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls in a fascinating journey through the history and significance of these astounding documents. You will gain a solid understanding of what the scrolls actually are and of the community associated with them.
You will begin with the discovery of the manuscripts in eleven caves near the remains of Khirbet Qumran, a place where the people who possessed the scrolls attempted to live by the teachings in them. You will survey the physical layout and the archaeology of Qumran while learning about its history and the identity of the people who used it.
Next, you will explore the hundreds of scrolls, examining their meaning and implications for the texts of the books now in the Old Testament. Learning about the scrolls will also aid in understanding the New Testament; as they were written during the time of Jesus, they allow you to appreciate more fully the world in which He and His first followers lived.
You cannot ask for a better guide on this journey. Prof. James VanderKam was part of the groundbreaking team that prepared the Dead Sea Scrolls for publication. The John A. O’Brien Professor of Hebrew Scriptures at the University of Notre Dame, he wrote the award-winning book, The Dead Sea Scrolls Today (1994) and edited thirteen volumes in the official series on the Dead Sea Scrolls, Discoveries in the Judaean Desert.
This is a must-have course for anyone wishing to learn more about the Old Testament, the historical Jesus, and biblical history.
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Early Jewish Groups as Reflected in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Matters of the Law of Moses in the Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Gospels
The Scrolls and Other Parts of the New Testament
2 reviews for The Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery and Impact
Rated 5 out of 5
Paul –
Great insights
Dead Sea Scrolls has given me a true understanding of Essenes or Qumran community.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dr Gabriele M., Western Australia –
Spring Survey: April 2017
The Dead Sea Scrolls combine lecturing including fact sheets, the digital presentation of historical maps and photos and excellent speakers presentation. We sit together as a family (with 2 children 15 and 17) and watch one lecture at a time together on Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s. It is a source of religious historical knowledge and intellectual stimulation. Our children are fascinated (and so are we).
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Paul –
Great insights
Dead Sea Scrolls has given me a true understanding of Essenes or Qumran community.
Dr Gabriele M., Western Australia –
Spring Survey: April 2017
The Dead Sea Scrolls combine lecturing including fact sheets, the digital presentation of historical maps and photos and excellent speakers presentation. We sit together as a family (with 2 children 15 and 17) and watch one lecture at a time together on Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s. It is a source of religious historical knowledge and intellectual stimulation. Our children are fascinated (and so are we).
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