Thursday Evening Lecture Series

This seven-lecture series will bring in experts from around the world to discuss the history, science, and cultural impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Including question and answer, the lectures are approximately 90 minutes long.

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible - The 3 Favorite Books at Qumran
March 18, 2010, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Peter Flint - Canada Research Chair of the Dead Sea Scrolls Studies, Co-Director, Dead Sea Scrolls Institute, Professor of Religious Studies, Trinity Western University.

The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Jerusalem Origin
May 6, 2010, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Norman Golb - Ludwig Rosenberger Professor of Jewish History and Civilization, University of Chicago.

The Secrets of the Copper Scroll
May 20, 2010, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Michael O. Wise - Scholar-in-Residence, Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Languages and Department Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies, Northwestern College.

Jewish and Christian Origins as Revealed by the Dead Sea Scrolls
June 10, 2010, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Risa Levitt Kohn - Director, Jewish Studies Program, and Professor, Religious Studies Department, San Diego State University.

Prophets, Prophecy and the Dead Sea Scrolls
July 15, 2010, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Alex Jassen - McKnight Land-Grant Assistant Professor of Early Judaism, Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies, University of Minnesota.

The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
August 12, 2010, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Jodi Magness - Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism, Senior Endowed Chair in the Department of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Women in the Dead Sea Scrolls
October 7, 2010, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Eileen Schuller - Professor, Department of Religious Studies, McMaster University.

Ticket Prices (per lecture)

• Non-members: $20
• Science Museum members, seniors, students: $15
• Limited Income Great Tix Discount: $10

To purchase tickets for the lectures, call (651) 221-9444 or (800) 221-9444. Advance registration is strongly recommended.

For more information about The Dead Sea Scrolls Thursday Evening Lecture Series, contact Doug Raney at (651) 221-4553 or .