Listen "Dead Sea Scrolls and Qumran: What We Know"
Episode Synopsis
The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made, but what do they actually tell us about ancient Judaism, the Bible, and the mysterious site of Qumran? Were they really part of a library, or something else entirely?This week, we’re joined by Dr. Sidnie White Crawford, author of Scribes and Scrolls at Qumran, to explore the big questions about the Scrolls.Dr. Crawford helps us explore:– Were the Scrolls connected to Qumran, or placed in caves by chance?– What do they reveal about ancient Jewish life and religion?– Can we ever know who wrote the Scrolls?Check out the book HEREJoin Dr. Cargill for his new online course Cities of the BibleBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on Patreon.Send us your questions: [email protected] to watch the show? Find us on YouTube to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: LinktreeGuest: Dr. Sidnie White CrawfordHosted, Produced, and Edited by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributions by Mary Kathryn LichtyThe Bible & Archaeology podcast is made with support from Amanda Stone
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