The Dead Sea Scrolls: Origins, Discovery and Meaning (Parts 1 & 2)

The Dead Sea Scrolls have revolutionized understandings of Hellenistic Judaism, the Hebrew Bible, and the time period of Jesus. But why? Why do they matter? How were they discovered? Who wrote them? This two-part lecture will consider where these writings originated and why, as writings of a small Dead Sea community, they have made such a major impact on scholarship.

Jason Hensley, PhD, teaches religious studies at a private school in Los Angeles. He is a fellow of the Michael LaPrade Holocaust Education Institute of the Anti-Defamation League, a member of Civic Spirit's teacher education cohort, and the award-winning author of 10 books. His work has been featured in The Huffington Post as well as the BBC, and he has served as the historical advisor for a Holocaust documentary.

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for people age 50 and older.

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