Influence of the Dead Sea Scrolls on Modern Theology

Logistics

• Wednesday, October 9 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
• Offering Format: Public Event, Lecture
• Recommended for grade 12 and adults
• Cahners Theater
• Admission: $15; buy tickets

Associated Persons

With Lawrence H. Schiffman, PhD, vice provost for undergraduate education and professor of Judaic Studies, Yeshiva University; James C. VanderKam, PhD, John A. O'Brien Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, University of Notre Dame

Introductory remarks by Ann Olga Koloski-Ostrow, PhD, associate professor, co-director of graduate studies, chair, Department of Classical Studies, Brandeis University

Description

The Dead Sea Scrolls have been described as the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century. How have the scrolls changed our understanding of the Bible? Join two renowned scholars in a discussion of how the scrolls have altered the way we look at ancient Judaism and the Bible, and the significance of the scrolls to the Jewish and Christian religions.

In partnership with

Israel Antiquities Authority

Educational Partner

Brandeis University