Dead Sea Scrolls, Words that Changed the World; I like the sound of that.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century - the earliest record of biblical patriarchs and prophets embraced by Judaism, Christianity and Islam"
The Scrolls - Summary
The Dead Sea Scrolls are widely considered among the greatest archaeological finds of the past century. They include the earliest written sources for the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament), as well as other less well known writings. Many of the ideas and beliefs contained in this collection of ancient parchments have resonated through the centuries and remain influential today. Indeed, they reflect the foundations of important religions such as Judaism and Christianity and have influenced Islam.
Dating from around 250 Before Common Era (BCE) to 68 Common Era (CE), the Scrolls include some 207 biblical manuscripts representing nearly all of the books in the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament). Approximately 900 Scrolls were discovered; some almost entirely preserved and others in fragments. Together, they comprise one of the most important collections of writings ever discovered. The Scrolls are a collection of biblical writings, apocryphal manuscripts, prayers, biblical commentary and religious laws. Prior to the discovery of the Scrolls, the oldest known copies of biblical texts were written 1,000 years later.
Check out this site for more information: http://www.rom.on.ca/scrolls/index.php
This site holds ample information and facts located at 'THE SCROLLS' tab at the top under such headings as: The Discovery, Their Origins, and The Importance of the Scrolls.
I find it really neat to have such a close and great museum as the ROM, engage into an important, crucial part of our history and attract people around the area and the world so they can have the chance to view, listen and learn about the truth of the Bible.
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