MLSC 612: THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Spring 2025 · Section 001 · CRN 26388
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls a little over a half a century ago in the Judean desert has been celebrated as the most significant manuscript discovery of the 20th century. Students will study the fascinating history of the discovery and publication of the Scrolls. They will read the most important Scrolls, learn about the beliefs and practices of the Jewish group that authored them and discuss what can be learned from the Scrolls about the nature of Early Judaism and the origins of Christianity.
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Matthias Henze