Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit alive at CSUFBy the way, there were a lot more than seven Dead Sea Scrolls. I think the number seven must refer to the relatively complete scrolls found in Cave One.
By Sean Viele
Published: October 05, 2011
An exhibit at Cal State Fullerton Tuesday featuring a series of lectures on the Dead Sea Scrolls covered topics from the historical context to the politics behind the scrolls.
The lectures and a detailed replica of the Great Isaiah Scroll attracted students and visitors from the Fullerton community.
The Comparative Religion Department began planning for the exhibit last year but were unable to secure funding until this semester, said Paul Levesque, department chair and associate professor of the Comparative Religion Department.
Levesque said the long-awaited exhibit was a success.
“We’ve had a lot of alumni here today, a lot of people from the community, so we’ve been thrilled about that,” Levesque said.
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