Religious life at Qumran
Lecture on Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls
Gatineau, Quebec, March 15, 2004 — On Thursday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m., join Dr. Daniel Falk, Associate Professor of Ancient Judaism and Biblical Studies at the University of Oregon, for an illustrated lecture on religious life in the community of Jews at Qumran, as described in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Religious life at Qumran is the seventh lecture in the series Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls presented at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Dr. Falk is the author of Daily, Sabbath, and Festival Prayers in the Dead Sea Scrolls (E. J. Brill, 1998) and of numerous articles on the Scrolls. He is a member of the International Team of Editors of the Dead Sea Scrolls and has held research fellowships at the University of Oxford, the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies and the University of Oregon. Dr. Falk will discuss topics such as prayer, the sacred calendar, religious laws, beliefs and community order in Qumran.
The lecture is free, but tickets are required. Free tickets will be available in person only at the Museum Box Office starting at 4:30 p.m. the day of the lecture. First come, first served. There is no reserved or assigned seating. It is recommended that those wishing to attend arrive early. Please note that admission to the Museum is free every Thursday after 4:00 p.m.
Religious life at Qumran and related lectures by biblical scholars and archaeological experts are organized in conjunction with Ancient Treasures and the Dead Sea Scrolls, an exhibition of priceless archaeological discoveries from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, that cover more than 1,000 years in the evolution of Judaism and early Christianity. The exhibition is presented at the Museum until April 12, 2004.
This lecture is presented in English with simultaneous translation into French.
Due to unprecedented interest in Ancient Treasures and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the exhibition will remain open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings until 7:00 p.m. Regular admission fees apply.
For more information, the public can call 776-7000 or 1-800-555-5621.
Media Information:
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Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
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Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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