Dead Sea Scrolls: Life & Faith in Biblical Times
Beginning May 2012, The Franklin Institute is thrilled to present the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times. Featuring one of the largest collections of the priceless 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America, this exhibition offers an unparalleled glimpse into the ancient past. View four never-before-seen Scrolls, the oldest copies of the Hebrew Bible, and an actual three-ton stone from Jerusalem's Western Wall. Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times features the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized—and it can only be seen at The Franklin Institute.
Exhibition highlights include more than 500 artifacts from the Biblical to Byzantine Period in Israel including many objects from recent archaeological excavations in Jerusalem that have never been publicly exhibited. The artifacts and Scrolls combine to provide a captivating and intriguing look at one of the most influential periods in history including the emergence of ancient Israel and the births of Judaism and Christianity in the Holy Land. Objects on display will include remains of religious articles, weapons of war, stone carvings, textiles and beautiful mosaics along with everyday household items such as jewelry and ceramics.
The 20-scroll exhibit (10 scrolls displayed at a time, with 4 scrolls making their world debut) will include pieces from the biblical books of Genesis, Psalms, Exodus, Isaiah, and others.
This exhibition is created by the IAA, from the collections of the Israel National Treasures and produced by Discovery Times Square and The Franklin Institute. The exhibition is curated by Dr. Risa Levitt Kohn (Professor at San Diego State University) and Debora Ben Ami (Iron Age collection curator at the IAA). Planning and design by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, New York, NY and consultation by noted Dead Sea Scrolls expert, Dr. Lawrence Schiffman (Vice-Provost of Undergraduate Education, Yeshiva University).
Begin today to plan your group's custom-designed visit by contacting Marlyn Lucov, Director of Programsat 1-800-714-3287 x12 or programs [at] philahospitality [dot] org.
