DEAD SEA SCROLLS STUDY-UXBRIDGE:

DEAD SEA SCROLLS STUDY-UXBRIDGE: St. Mary’s “University” will present Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, on Mondays, Sept. 11, 18, 25, and Oct. 9, 6:30–8 p.m. in the parish hall, 77 Mendon St. The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls is possibly the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. These ancient manuscripts were discovered in eleven caves near Khirbet Qumran and they are almost two thousand years old. This course will include the history of how the scrolls were discovered, the origin of the writings, and discussion about whether John the Baptist and Jesus were part of the community. There is no cost and no need to register. Classes will be held at St. Mary’s Church,. For more info, please call 508-278-2226.