Ancient Mysteries: Enigma of the Dead Sea Scrolls on AllMovie

Find out why these ancient texts found during the 20th century continue to intrigue so many people. Perhaps they reveal new truths and insights into Judaism and early Christianity. Listen as the facts are shared about how the first of these numerous scrolls were discovered by accident by a Bedouin shepherd back in 1947 and added scrolls were soon found elsewhere in the Judean wilderness. Close to 100 of these scrolls represent the entire Hebrew Old Testament, with the exception of the Book of Esther. Discover why archaeologists will forever be studying these scrolls and looking for added documents in years to come.