Kristen Brustad, Chair
WMB 6.102, 306 Inner Campus Drive F9400, Austin, TX 78712 • 512-471-3881
Spring 2010
MES 320 • THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
| Unique | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 42190 |
MWF |
11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
WAG 214 |
LIEBOWITZ, H |
Course Description
The Dead Sea Scrolls, many of which were accidently discovered by Bedouin in caves near Qumran in the Judean Desert, represent one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. These scroll have signifcantly enriched our knowledge of the Bible, early Rabbinic Judaism, sectarian Jewish life, and aspects of Christian thought.
Grading Policy
3 exams: 1. 30%, 2. 40%; 3. 30%.
Texts
J. Magness, The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls; L. Schiffman, Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls; J. Vanderkam, The Dead Sea Scrolls Today; G. Vermes,The Dead Sea Scrolls in English
