Online Course
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Explore the thrilling discovery, historical context, and enduring significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls in this engaging course for young learners.
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Course Overview
The Dead Sea Scrolls course introduces students to one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This short course begins with the engaging story of scrolls’ appearance on the world stage, gives context to the scrolls’ writings, and explores their journey from the hands of treasure-hunters to the Shrine of the Book museum in Israel. The Dead Sea Scrolls course makes a 2,000 story exciting and relevant to young learners by offering a glimpse into the thrill of discovery and the profound historical significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls!
What you'll learn
- Discover the fascinating story of how the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and introduced to the world.
- Explore the historical and cultural context of the scrolls’ writings and their significance.
- Trace the journey of the scrolls from treasure-hunters to their preservation at the Shrine of the Book museum in Israel.
- Learn about the profound impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls on our understanding of ancient history and religious texts.
- Experience the excitement of uncovering a 2,000-year-old archaeological treasure.
- Understand how the Dead Sea Scrolls continue to captivate scholars and learners today.
Curriculum
- 1
A Discovery of Biblical Proportions
The Dead Sea Scrolls are ancient time capsules that have withstood the passage of time to reveal the origin story of the Old Testament of the Bible.
- 2
Uncovering a Treasure
From hidden treasure to the hands of treasure hunters, the Dead Sea Scrolls reemerged unexpectedly after two thousand years, grabbing the attention of the world!
- 3
History on Display
There is no need to explore dark caves in order to engage with the ancient scrolls! Today, anyone who wants to see the Dead Sea Scrolls up close can see them in-person or online.
