Once again, the Drents Museum The discovery, has succeeded in bringing a unique archeological phenomenon of the research world renown to the Netherlands: the importance… the . Highlights Roman weaponry, gem stones The discovery of the scrolls and In addition to the manuscripts and ceramics, a tunic which was themselves, 400 exceptional used to cover a deceased child, objects from ancient , inscriptions and written upon in- the research into the importance , En Gedi, Gamla, Jeru- scribed potshards and something salem and the caves at which appears to be a table. Of will be on display; these objects special interest are the medieval of the texts have changed our view Scroll jars found in will place the manuscripts in the examples of the holy texts of the Qumran cultural and historical context of three Abrahamic religions: a folio the Greco-Roman period during from an 8th century Quran, a of Judaism and Christianity. F. Hayez, The destruction of the Temple of (1867), Venezia, which the texts were written and folio from a 11th century Jewish Gallerie dell’Accademia, su concessione del Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali. hidden during the Jewish Revolt Bible and a 15th century Bible against Rome (66-70 C.E.). from Cologne.

Original fragments The texts in these world-famous Several exceptional ossuaries The objects will be presented in discovery life was far richer and more The exhibition, which was scrolls supply us with invaluable will be displayed as well as silver an impressive design, which al- The Dead Sea Scrolls were varied than we knew before the made in close cooperation with information about both history coins from a coin hoard in Qum- lows visitors to imagine them- discovered in eleven caves near discovery. In addition to some the Qumran Institute at the and culture in the times of Jesus. ran, pillars from Herod’s Palace selves in the desert in which the Carnelian intaglio gemstone Qumran between 1947 and 1956. Biblical texts a lot of texts about University of Groningen and Some of these texts have never at Masada, the jars in which the scrolls were written and found. The discovery of these texts other subjects were found. The the Antiquities Authority, before been shown to the public. scrolls were hidden, the linen in and others in the Judean desert Dead Sea Scrolls provide us with will contain sixteen original The surprising discovery of the which the scrolls were wrapped, have changed our knowledge of a unique view of an important fragments (in two sets of eight)* scrolls, the extensive research Jewish religion and culture at period in which Holy Texts of Syrian Shekel (silver) with from the 2nd century B.C.E. till and the invaluable importance image Melqart the time preceding and during both Judaism and Christianity the 1st century C.E. Alternative of the texts for the three major the days of Jesus fundamentally: came into being. texts, which have not been monotheistic religions make up included in the Bible, will also be the complete story of the Dead The Dead Sea Scrolls, the grave complex of Tutankhamen shown. Sea Scrolls. in Egypt and the Chinese Terracotta Army in Xi’an are considered the greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century. Publication Admission The accompanying publication will be For this exhibition, a surcharge of € 3,00 will 09-07-2013 to 05-01-2014 available from the Museum shop and the be added to the regular admission fee. web shop. 17 and younger free admission www.drentsmuseum.nl Arrangements and activities Friends of the Drents Museum free admission It is possible to add a catering arrange- Museum card 3,00 ment, introduction, guided tour, lecture, made-to-measure program or educational 18 and older 15,00 program to your museum visit. ING Pas 13,00 For further information please see CJP 11,00 www.drentsmuseum.nl. Groups (10 persons or more) p.p. 13,00 Drents Museum Reizen Do you wish to visit the country of the Dead Opening hours Sea Scrolls? You can do so with a special Tuesdays through Sundays, 11.00 – 17.00. Drents Museum Travel arrangement by Closed on December 25 and January 1. SRC Cultural Travel. In April 2014 you will visit the highlights of Israel. In the Holy Drents Museum Land, you will admire the many sights in Brink 1, Assen Jerusalem, such as the Wailing Wall and T (0592) 377 773 the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. You will E [email protected] also visit the Dead Sea and the place near I www.drentsmuseum.nl Qumran where the famous scrolls were found. For further information please see www.src-cultuurvakanties.nl/drentsmuseum

*The fragments will be shown in two sets of eight. In connection with the conservation of the fragments, the first set will be replaced by the Drents Museum in cooperation with second set halfway through the exhibition.

1st set of fragments 2nd set of fragments 09-07-13 – mid-October mid-October - 05-01-14

1. 4Q7 (Genesisg) 1. 4Q521 (Messianic Apocalypse) A uthority 2. 11Q5 (Psalmsa) 2. 11Q1 (Paleo-Leviticus) 3. 11Q10 (Job Targum) 3. 4Q171 (Pesjer Psalmsa) Main Sponsors Drents Museum Patrons 4. (Apocryphon of Daniel) 4. 4Q554 (The New Jerusalema) 5. 4Q298 (Words of the Wise Man 5. 4Q258 (Rule of the Communityd)

to the Children of the Dawn) 6. 4Q525 (Beatitudes) An tiquities I srae l © : a 6. 4Q266 ( ) 7. 4Q403 (Songs of the Shabbat Subsidizers 7. 4Q394 (Some of the Works on Offeringd) the Lawa) 8. 4Q542 (Testament of Kehat) 8. 4Q370 (Admonition based on hotos P a ll B N O the Flood) The exhibition

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