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The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Jewish Roots of the Church — CD
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The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Jewish Roots of the Church

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? What implications are there for Catholics? Do they shed any light on New testament figures and events like John the Baptist and the Last supper (CD).
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? What implications are there for Catholics? Do they shed any light on New testament figures and events like John the Baptist and the Last supper (MP3).
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? What implications are there for Catholics? Do they shed any light on New testament figures and events like John the Baptist and the Last supper (CD).
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? What implications are there for Catholics? Do they shed any light on New testament figures and events like John the Baptist and the Last supper (MP3).
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Extremely informative look into the world of Judaism at the time of Christ.

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Jewish Roots of the Church


• What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
• What's the relationship between the scrolls & the Essenes?
• How do the Dead Sea Scrolls' relate to Catholicism?

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  • 20 hours 26 min. (18 CDs / MP3)

    The Dead Sea Scrolls have been called the greatest archeological find of the twentieth century. Yet, controversy and confusion continue to swirl around these ancient writings. Did the Vatican suppress their publication? Do they mention Jesus? Are New Testament texts found among them? Do they undermine the Christian faith? Dr. Bergsma answers these questions, and many others in this lecture series on the Scrolls such as:

    • When were the Scrolls written, and by whom?
    • Were the Scrolls written by Jewish monks of the "Essene" order?
    • Was John the Baptist a member of the Scrolls community?
    • What light do the Scrolls shed on Jesus and the Last Supper?
    • Why are the Scrolls important for understanding St. Paul and Romans?
    • What relationship is there between the 12 Tribes of Israel and the Qumran Community of the Scrolls?

    Dr. Bergsma demonstrates how the Dead Sea Scrolls enable us to understand the Biblical and Jewish background of the Catholic faith like never before!

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Further Study Details & FAQ

A closer look at the texts and sources behind this study, for those who want more detail before purchasing.

Key passages & sources examined: Key texts & sources examined: the major Qumran sectarian scrolls — the Community Rule, the Damascus Document, the Pesharim (biblical commentaries), the War Scroll, the Temple Scroll, 4QMMT ('On the Works of the Law'), and 11Q Melchizedek — alongside the New Testament figures and texts they illuminate: John the Baptist, the Last Supper, and St. Paul's letter to the Romans. Draws on Josephus's account of the Essenes and James VanderKam's scholarship on the Scrolls.

Who teaches this study?

Dr. John Bergsma, professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and a specialist in the Old Testament and Second Temple Judaism.

Do the Dead Sea Scrolls threaten the Christian faith?

Dr. Bergsma addresses that question head-on — including the claims that the Vatican suppressed the scrolls or that they mention Jesus — and shows instead how they illuminate the Jewish background of the Church.

How in-depth is it?

Very. It's a full lecture course — about 20 hours 26 minutes across 18 CDs (or MP3) — working through the history, the community, and the individual scrolls. A printable outline and audio excerpt are available above.

Do I need a scholarly background?

No, though it rewards attention. Dr. Bergsma introduces each scroll and its significance from the ground up. Available on CD and MP3.