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                   SCROLLS FROM THE DEAD SEA:
      THE ANCIENT LIBRARY OF QUMRAN AND MODERN SCHOLARSHIP

                 RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR TEACHERS


SELECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY

Barry, Iris. Discovering Archaeology. London: Trewin Copplestone
Books, 1981.
     A well-illustrated introduction to the way archaeologists
     work, the historic treasures they find, the conclusions they
     draw.

Carey, Helen H. How to use maps and globes. New York: Franklin
Watts, 1983.
     Clearly written explanation of how maps and globes are
     designed and how to use them.

Discoveries in the Judaean Desert series, I - IX. Oxford:
Clarendon Press, 1955 - 1992.
     The DJD is the official publication of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
     Additional volumes are planned over the next few years. The
     series includes identification, dating, and other technical
     information about the texts.  Teachers should be aware of
     this scholarly series even though it may be inappropriate
     for use by most secondary school students.

Fitzmyer, Joseph A. The Dead Sea Scrolls: Major Publications and
Tools for Study. Society of Biblical Literature Resources for
Biblical Study, no. 20. Atlanta, Ga: Scholars Press, 1990.
     A basic reference book that allows you to see what has been
     published about each scroll.

Fitzmyer, Joseph A. Responses to 101 Questions on the Dead Sea
Scrolls. New York: Paulist Press, 1992.
     Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the
     scrolls by a prominent scholar in the field.

Hackwell, W. John. Signs, Letters, Words. New York: Scribner's,
1987.
     A history of writing as put together from archaeological
     evidence.

Shanks, Hershel, editor. Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls: A
Reader from the Biblical Archaeology Review. New York: Random
House, 1992.
     Anthology of articles by various authors with different
     points of view which provides a popular introduction to the
     controversy surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls. The editor was
     responsible for getting the scrolls exposed to the world
     through facsimile editions.

Vermes, Geza. The Dead Sea Scrolls In English. 3rd edition.
London: Penguin Books, 1990.
     An authoritative translation of the scrolls by an Oxford
     scholar. In hardback and paperback editions.

Vermes, Geza. The Dead Sea Scrolls: Qumran in Perspective.
Revised edition. Philadelphia, Fortress Press, 1977.
     Presents the view that the scrolls are a product of the
     Essenes, a sectarian group. Provides a good introduction on
     a scholarly level. Available in hardback and paperback
     editions. The author is the keynote speaker at the Library
     of Congress symposium.

Wilson, Edmund. Israel and the Dead Sea Scrolls. New York: Farrar
Straus Giroux, 1978.
     Excellent introduction by a famous critic concerning the
     discovery and early theories about the Qumran community.
     First appeared in the New Yorker in the 1950's where it
     served to introduce millions of Americans to the Dead Sea
     Scrolls.

Yadin, Yigael. The Temple Scroll: The Hidden Law of the Dead Sea
Sect. New York: Random House, 1985.
     Describes the last large scroll -- the Temple Scroll -- to
     be uncovered. The profuse illustrations and accessible
     content make this a worthwhile book for secondary school
     use.


SELECTIVE LIST OF FILMS

The Arab World.
[Videorecording]. Middleton, WI: Knowledge Unlimited, 1988. 20
min., col., vhs. Incl. tchr's. guide.
Tel: [phone]
     Depicts the Arab world as the gateway to Africa, Asia, and
     Europe. The earliest civilizations and three major world
     religions took root in this part of the world. It is rich in
     one of the most vital natural resources, oil, and in the
     20th century, it has been a land in nearly constant turmoil
     & conflict.

The Archaeologist and How He Works.
[Videorecording]. Chicago, IL: International Film Bureau, Inc.
1965. 18 min., col., vhs; beta; 3/4".
Tel: [phone]
     Filmed on an actual archaeological expedition and shows all
     phases of the operation from planning, to handling
     materials, to follow-up work in museums.

The Dead Sea in Biblical Times.
[Videorecording]. New York, NY: Doko Communications, Inc. 1988.
col., vhs; beta.
Tel:[phone]
     Visits many sites important to Christianity and Judaism.

Dead Sea Scrolls.
[Film]. Panorama City, CA: Family Films, 1960. 15 min., col.,
16mm.
Address: 14622 Lanarck St.
Panorama City, CA 91402
     Shows the caves and sites where the Dead Sea Scrolls were
     discovered. The thousands of fragments being worked on by
     scholars and other scenes emphasize the importance of the
     discovery of the scrolls.

Israel: History, Land & People.
[Videorecording]. New Y, NY: Phoenix/ BFA Films & Video, 1978. 18
min., col., vhs; beta; 16mm.
Tel: [phone]
     Tells the story of the Jewish people and their homeland
     starting with Biblical times. Moves through Jewish history
     to the establishment of modern Israel in 1948.

Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
[Film]. Madison, WI: Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction, {Univ.
of WI-La Crosse}, 1972. 25 min., col., 16 mm.
Tel: [phone]
     Shows the caves where the scrolls and fragments were found
     and rooms in the ruins of Qumran on the shores of the Dead
     Sea. Dr. Charles Fritsch interviews Dr.Yigael Yadin about
     the Temple Scroll and the monastic sect of Essenes.

Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
[Videorecording]. Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities, Inc.,
1992. 60 min., col,. vhs; beta; 3/4".
Tel: [phone]
     Originally presented on the PBS Nova series. Documents how
     the scrolls were discovered by a Bedouin shepherd, smuggled
     to Bethlehem, and sold on the black market to antiquities
     dealers. Discusses the meaning of the scrolls and the
     scholarly debate concerning the scrolls and the Qumran ruin.


OTHER SOURCES

Following is a list of organizations that conduct activities and
provide a variety of information related to archeology and Near
East history and geography.

American Schools of Oriental Research
711 West 40th Street, Suite 354
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: [phone]
Dr. Eric M. Meyers, President
     Conducts archaeological research on the peoples and cultures
     of the Near East, from the early to modern periods.
     Maintains data bases. Publishes the Biblical Archeologist,
     the Journal of Cuneiform Studies, a monograph series, and a
     quarterly newsletter.

Biblical Archaeology Society
3000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20008
Phone: [phone]
     Publishers of the influential journal, Biblical Archaeology
     Review as well as other publications relating to the Dead
     Sea scrolls and Near Eastern archaeology.

Israel Exploration Society
P. O. Box 7041
Jerusalem, 91070, Israel
     Publishes a journal and monograph series in English on
     archaeology of the Holy Land.

Near East Archaeological Society
c/o Dr. W. Harold Mare
Covenant Theological Seminary
12330 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: [phone]
     Promotes archaeological and biblical research in Israel and
     the surrounding Near East region. Publishes a journal and
     provides information.

Society of Biblical Literature
1549 Clairmont Road, Suite 204
Decatur, GA 30033-4635
Phone: [phone]
David J. Lull, Executive Director
     Supports the study of ancient languages, textual criticism,
     history, and archaeology of the Near Eastern and
     Mediterranean regions. Maintains data bases. Publishes a
     journal and educational and reference materials.


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