Unraveling the Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls
November 13, 2025 6:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
November 13, 6:30-8:00 pm
Salem United Methodist Church
Mid-County Site
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls: Ancient Manuscripts and Cutting-Edge Technologies! – Featuring Dr. Joe Uziel
The Dead Sea Scrolls, which include the earliest known copies of the Hebrew Bible, are considered the most important archaeological find of the modern era. Join us for a rare opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Joe Uziel, the head of the Dead Sea Scrolls Unit at the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). Dr. Uziel will share the dramatic history of their discovery, detail the complex work of conserving these fragile documents, and reveal how new technologies are uncovering secrets never known before about the sacred scrolls and the people who wrote them. Don't miss this fascinating look at history's most significant archaeological find.
FREE Event - Open to All!
Dr. Joe Uziel is the head of the Dead Sea Scrolls unit at the Israel Antiquities Authority. The Center is responsible for the conservation, research, documentation, and presentation of the Scrolls, the most important find in the archaeology of Israel. This exceptional collection includes over 25,000 fragments that contain, among other texts, the earliest copies of the biblical books.