1200 VISITORS viewed the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition at Discovery Place in Charlotte on Friday, the opening day. They expect 3400 more over the weekend and hope for 200,000 total.

Scrolls awe, amaze visitors
Power of ancient texts unites diverse group on exhibit's opening day
KEN GARFIELD
Religion Editor (Charlotte Observer)

Proof of the power of the Dead Sea Scrolls to bring people together came Friday on opening day of the much-anticipated exhibit at Discovery Place.

Among the first to admire the sacred artifacts were 41 senior citizens from Plantation Estates in Matthews, a family from Charlotte and a Nigerian doctor who lives in Huntersville -- a diverse group united for this one morning at least by their faith, fascination and feelings.

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