Lim lecture on the DSS

EVENT: The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction.

Everyone has heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but amidst the conspiracies, the politics, and the sensational claims, it can be difficult to separate the myths from the reality. Timothy Lim presents the true facts and the leading theories behind the cultural and historical background of the scrolls, and examines their significance for our understanding of the Old Testament and the origins of Christianity and Judaism. He also tells the fascinating story of the scrolls since their discovery, explains the science behind their deciphering and dating, and does not omit the cast of characters, scandals, and controversies that have hastened the scrolls' rise to the status of cultural icon.

WHEN
Wednesday, 18 November 2015 from 13:00 to 14:00 (GMT)
WHERE
The Stand - 5 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB GB

This is part of the program for Previously...Scotland's history festival. If you happen to be in Edinburgh this coming Wednesday, this will be very much worth attending.