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Ancient Treasures and the Dead Sea Scrolls uses a chronological framework to present the early history of the Jewish people through artifacts and references to the Bible. The exhibition draws on recent archaeological discoveries, historical research and the analysis of scriptural sources. It covers more than a thousand years of Jewish history, from the period of King David around 1000 B.C.E. to the birth of Christianity in the first century C.E. In addition to featuring actual Dead Sea Scrolls, the exhibition contains items relating to the religious practices of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as objects from the daily lives of the Israelites. This was a period of great political, military and religious ferment, giving rise to both Rabbinic Judaism and Christianity.
Introduction
David, son of Jesse of Bethlehem
A library in a single book
The First Temple Period: 10th to the 6th century BCE
Kings and Palaces
The first Temple of Jerusalem
Religious practice in the Temple
Polytheistic beliefs
Life in First Temple times: Israel and Judah
Living under the sun
The gentle caress of oil
I decked you out in finery...
The weight of silver
Fun and games!
When writing speaks
A Time of Invasion and Exile
The Second Temple Period: Starting in the 6th century BCE
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Archaeological digs at Qumran
The Community Rule
The War Scroll
The Isaiah Scroll - Manuscript B
Deciphering the Dead Sea Scrolls - an enormous task
1st century CE: Through a historian's eyes
Ossuaries
In the sumptuous residences of nobles and priests
Crucifixion as a form of execution and public humiliation
After the destruction of the Second Temple
Emerging from the same ground: Jewish synagogues and Christian churches
The Menorah and the Cross: symbols of hope and protection
Judaism and Christianity - each has its own symbols, and yet...
David's heritage
A timeless book
Byzantine mosaic representing David
Epilogue
Useful Web links
Suggested Readings
Teachers' overview
Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls lecture series
Photos of the exhibition installation
Credits
Created:
February 15, 2005
. Last update:
March 24, 2005
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