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Scrolls in the News

Last updated 08 February 2010.
Articles are posted on this page to show the range of reporting about the scrolls and related topics in the news media. A link here does not imply Orion Center endorsement of the views expressed in the articles.

Prof. Emanuel Tov, member of the Orion Academic Committee, is awarded the 2009 Israel Prize for his work on the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible



February 26, 2009 - HU Hebrew News article
....(read more)

Dead Sea Scrolls


Israel Antiquities Authority Scrolls on Line Initiative
Scrolls Harassment Controversy




January 3, 2010 - CBC News
Canada refuses to seize Dead Sea scrolls ....(read more)

December 31, 2009 - The Globe and Mail
Jordan asks Canada to seize Dead Sea scrolls ....(read more)

November 02, 2009 - Los Angeles Times Magazine
Messages from the past become easy to read ....(read more)

October 08, 2009 - National Post and Financial Post
Oldest copy of 10 Commandments on display in Toronto ....(read more)

June 25, 2009
The First Annual Rabbi Tann Memorial Lecture ....(read more)

May 9, 2009 - Standpoint.Online
The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls ....(read more)

March 3, 2009 - Hebrew University of Jerusalem
זיכרון ונשייה-מי דחק את מגילות מדבר יהודה לתהום הנשייה ומדוע ....(read more)

January 18, 2009 - Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Birth of Christianity: A Jewish Story (in Hebrew) ....(read more)

December 3, 2008 - Imperial Valley News
Closer Look at Ancient Documents ....(read more)

November 27, 2008 - The Associated Press
Dead Sea Scrolls to be displayed in Rome ....(read more)

November 26, 2008 - The Jewish Daily - Forward
Art and Apocrypha: The Fraught Beauty of the Dead Sea Scrolls ....(read more)

October 8, 2008 - The New York Times
Peering Into the Mystery of Those Enigmatic Fragments ....(read more)

October 5, 2008 - The Daily Citizen
Stroll through the Scrolls ....(read more)

September 26, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal
Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? ....(read more)

August 28, 2008 - Ynet
Dead Sea Scrolls Exposed (in Hebrew) ....(read more)

July 20, 2008 - The Jerusalem Post
The Qumran Quandary ....(read more)

June 22, 2008 - The Jerusalem Post
Conference Circuit ....(read more)

May 15, 2008 - srtdaily.org
Israel to display rarely seen scroll ....(read more)

May 15, 2008 - Haaretz News
'In three days, you shall live' ....(read more)

April 30, 2008 - Associated Press
Israel Museum Presents Great Isaiah Scroll For the First Time in Over Forty Years ....(read more)

University of Groningen web site
Royal Decoration for Prof. F. Garcia Martinez ....(read more)

CNRS - International Magazine
The Double Life of the Dead Sea Scrolls ....(read more)

Deseret Morning News - Jan 26, 2008
Maxwell Institute Dead Sea Scrolls database honored as 'outstanding' ....(read more)

Azstarnet- December 11, 2007
Dead Sea Scrolls - View them and other texts at a one-of-a-kind exhibit in San Diego ....(read more)

Italy Magazine- December 5, 2007
Italy to restore the Dead Sea Scrolls ....(read more)

The Jewish Daily - Forward - October 24, 2007
Newly Discovered Tunnel May Once Have Carried Dead Sea Scrolls ....(read more)

North County Times - October 18, 2007
Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit lives on ....(read more)

The Canadian Press - October 13, 2007
Dead Sea Scrolls scholars meet for first time at international conference ....(read more)

breakingnews.ie - September 12, 2007
Super X-rays could unravel Dead Sea Scrolls ....(read more)

Apple - September 2007
Scrolls Publication Project and Apple Technology ....(read more)

Yuma Sun - May 21, 2007
AWC professor breaks down mystery, message of artifacts ....(read more)

The Jerusalem Post - May 21, 2007
Rare scroll fragment to be unveiled ....(read more)

The Kansas City Star - March 17, 2007
When right to left is really right Dead Sea Scrolls’ Hebrew is the opposite of how we read, and theories abound as to why ....(read more)

Aftenposten (in Norwegian) - March 3, 2007
Krangler om Jesu liv, dod og oppstandelse ....(read more)

AAAS-News (American Association for the Advancement of Science)- November 8, 2006
Scientists Decode Dead Sea Scrolls with DNA and Infrared Digital Photography ....(read more)

Toronto Star - November 4, 2006
The Chinese connection - New discoveries from Asia suggest the Dead Sea Scrolls may not be as old as we think ....(read more)

The SanDiego Union Tribune- August 24, 2006
Doubt cast on Dead Sea Scrolls theories ....(read more)

Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung- December 11, 2005


ABCHetParool - July 27, 2005
Dead Sea Scrolls in the Trade ....(read more)

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel- October 20, 2000
Biblical melange surfaces ....(read more)

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New Scroll Fragments:


Haaretz News - May 8, 2009
Palestinians arrested while trying to sell ancient Hebrew parchment ....(read more)

Israel Antiquities Authority - May 6, 2009
A Rare 2,000 Year Old Hebrew Document Written on Papyrus was Seized in an Operation ....(read more)

Dead Sea Scroll fragments offered for sale - February 13-15, 2009
....(read more)

Haaretz News - August 15, 2007
Questioning a scientist's true intentions ....(read more)

Late-Breaking news from IOSOT! New Genesis fragment!
(BLOG page of ChristianM. M. Brady) - July 17, 2007

New Genesis Text from the Judaean Desert ....(read more)

The Jerusalem Post - May 22, 2007
Rare scroll fragment to be unveiled ....(read more)

Haaretz News - May 10, 2007
Archaeologist: Antiquities Authority destroying Leviticus scroll ....(read more)

Azcentral.com- April 20, 2007
Ministry says it has Dead Sea Scrolls fragment ....(read more)

Haaretz News-- April 19, 2007
" 'In three days, you shall live'" ....(read more)

Haaretz News- December 8, 2005
Police offer evidence to indict archaeology professor ....(read more)

Haaretz - November 13, 2005 - an article in Hebrew....(read more)

Yediot Haharonot - November 11, 2005 - an article in Hebrew....(read more)

Makor Rishon - November 11, 2005 - an article in Hebrew....(read more)

Haaretz News- November 2, 2005
Police arrest archaeologist suspected of ancient relic trade ....(read more)

Codex Biblical-Studies- November 2, 2005
Investigation Surrounding the Purchase of Leviticus Scroll ....(read more)

ABCNews Online - July 15, 2005
Fragments of a Biblical manuscript dating back to the last Jewish revolt against Roman rule in 135 AD Judaea, have been uncovered near the Dead Sea. ....(read more)

Ynet News - July 17, 2005
Two fragments of nearly 2,000-year-old Torah scroll found in Judean Desert; finding constitutes 15th scroll fragment found in area from period of Jewish "Bar Kochba" revolt against Romans ....(read more)

Haaretz - July 17, 2005 - an article in Hebrew....(read more)

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Gabriel Stone

Yale Alumni Magazine- September/October, 2008
The Vision of Gabriel ....(read more)

Telegraph.co.uk- July 9, 2008
Professor to release research on 'Messianic' tablet ....(read more)

Biblical Archaeology Review Magazine- July 8, 2008
A New Dead Sea Scroll in Stone? ....(read more)

MSNBC Cosmic Log blog- July 7, 2008
MESSIANIC MESSAGE STIRS DEBATE ....(read more)

Time Magazine- July 7, 2008
Was Jesus' Resurrection a Sequel? ....(read more)

Haaretz News- July 7, 2008
Dead Sea tablet suggests Jewish resurrection imagery pre-dates Jesus ....(read more) (in Hebrew)

The New York Times- July 6, 2008
Ancient Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection ....(read more)

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Qumran Site



Chicago Tribune - October 22, 2006
Chicago scholar's long-discredited theory on Dead Sea Scrolls finds support in new archeological dig ....(read more)

The New York Times - August 15, 2006
Archaeologists Challenge Link Between Dead Sea Scrolls and Ancient Sect ....(read more)

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Scientific Research


The Observer-guardian, Sunday July 13, 2008
Archaeology: Ancient bones could help combat TB ....(read more)

Jerusalem Post - June 13, 2008
2,000-year-old seed set to bear fruit in three years ....(read more)

LiveScience - July 12, 2007
Warriors Once Occupied Dead Sea Scrolls Site ....(read more)

International Herald Tribune - June 22, 2007
Biblical passage and forensic analysis suggest new theory on human remains at Masada ....(read more)

The Jerusalem Post- May 15, 2007
How goat skin DNA solved Dead Sea scrolls mystery ....(read more)

Haaretz News- February 15, 2007
2,000-year-old date seed grows in the Arava ....(read more)

Haaretz News- November 30, 2006
What peach did they dare to eat at Masada? ....(read more)

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Latrines, etc.

The Jewish Daily FARWARD- February 16, 2007
Led Astray By a Dead Sea Latrine ....(read more)

USA TODAY- February 1, 2007
Ancient latrine fuels debate at Qumran ....(read more)

The Jerusalem Post- November 14, 2006
Stringent religious purification practices proved lethal for the Essenes ....(read more)

The Independent. News - November 16, 2006
How toilet habits killed off Dead Sea Scrolls sect ....(read more)

News Release - November 13, 2006
Remote Latrine Re-confirms the Presence of Essene Sect at Qumran Ancient Parasites Show that Cleanliness May Have Been Next to Sickliness ....(read more)

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Related Items

Tomb of the Shroud

Israel Antiquities Authority - December, 2009
An Analysis of an Archaeological Excavation has Proven: Hasmonean Rule Extended South into the Negev ....(read more)

Los Angeles Times,- November 20, 2009
Digital map reveals Israeli archaeology ....(read more)

The Jerusalem Post- November 19, 2009
IAA: Israel's ancient wonders face ruin By BEN HARTMAN ....(read more)

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem- February 12, 2007
Israeli researchers cite east-west split with dire consequences for ancient Jewry ....(read more)

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Bar Cochba Coins Found


Arutz Sheva, 9 September 2009
Bar-Kochba Treasure Discovered in Judean Hills ....(read more)

Foundation stone, September 2009
Several interview regarding the Bar Cochva silver and gold hoard found in the Judean Hills. ....(read more)

Israel National Radio, 9 September 2009
Audio: Greatest Hoard of Bar Cochba Coins Ever Found; the Scholars Talk ....(read more)

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Herod and Herodium


Smithsonian magazine, July 2009
Finding King Herod's Tomb ....(read more)

Haaretz News- June 29, 2007
King on a shrink's couch ....(read more)

Haaretz News- May 8, 2007
Archeologist: King Herod's tomb desecrated, but discovery 'high point' ....(read more)

on the same subject a video:

Arutz Sheva
King Herod's tomb found at the Herodion ....(read more)

Haaretz News- March 13, 2007
Restoring the glory of Herod the Great ....(read more) Top

New fragments of "Heliodoros stele"


The Bible and Interpretation, December 2009
Questions about the Heliodorus Stele ....(read more)

The Jerusalem Post, December 11, 2009
Pieces of Hanukka brought together ....(read more)

The Jerusalem Post, December 10, 2009
Hanukka, another version ....(read more)

Haaretz - February 16, 2009
Maccabee-era relics found near Jerusalem shed light on ancient Jewish warriors ....(read more)

Israel Antiquities Authority - February 16, 2009
New Inscriptions found at Beit Guvrin- Maresha National Park Reveal more information on a Royal Stele at the Israel Museum ....(read more)

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Talpiot Family Tombs


  • Society of Biblical Literature Forum - March, 2007
    Has the Tomb of Jesus Been Discovered? ....(read more)

  • Society of Biblical Literature Forum - March, 2007
    Two Burials of Jesus of Nazareth and The Talpiot Yeshua Tomb ....(read more)

  • Society of Biblical Literature Forum - March, 2007
    Prosopography and the Talpiyot Yeshua Family Tomb: Pensees of a Palaeographer ....(read more)

  • The Jerusalem Post- February 27, 2007
    Kloner: A great story, but nonsense ....(read more)


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    James Ossuary


    The Jerusalem Post - June 12, 2009
    Oded Golan: I never faked any antiquity ....(read more)

    SF Gate - October 30, 2007
    Ossuary hoax case may collapse ....(read more)

    Haaretz - February 8, 2007
    Collector accused of forging 'James ossuary' says old photos prove authenticity ....(read more)

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    Jerusalem


    Time - February 08, 2010
    Archaeology in Jerusalem: Digging Up Trouble ....(read more)

    The Associated Press - November 12, 2009
    Israel displays coins from ancient Jewish revolt ....(read more)

    Bar Kochva Coins
    NumismAster.com - November 04, 2009
    Judaea Coin Find Aids Theory of Ancient Revolt ....(read more)

    Israel Antiquities Authority- Press Release - November 03, 2009
    A Marble Hoard was Exposed in an Archaeological Excavation in Akko ....(read more)


    The Jerusalem Post - October 22, 2009
    Guardians of the underground ....(read more)

    Haaretz.com - 19 October 2009
    Will preservation of ancient Roman road destroy the Western Wall? ....(read more)

    Haaretz.com - 9 October 2009
    Shallow and brutal archaeology ....(read more)

    Israel Antiquities Authority - September 2009
    A large and Magnificent 2,000 Year Old Miqve was Exposed in the Western Wall Tunnels ....(read more)

    Haaretz.com - 14 September 2009
    Archeologists find main J'lem street from Second Temple period ....(read more)

    National Geographic News- 9 September , 2009
    Bible-Era Mystery Vessel Found -- Code Stumps Experts ....(read more)

    Israel Antiquities Authority - July 2009
    A Large Stone Quarry from the End of the Second Temple Period was Exposed ....(read more)

    Haaretz - 21 December 2008
    Rare first century half shekel coin found in Temple Mount dirt ....(read more)

    Infolive.TV - August, 2008
    Exclusive - Second Temple Treasure Discovered In The Hills of Jerusalem ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post - May 20, 2008
    Another Second Temple quarry uncovered ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post - December 6, 2007
    Second Temple palace uncovered ....(read more)

    Reuters - November 15, 2007
    Roman road, bath unearthed near Jewish temple site ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post - November 14, 2007
    Roman street uncovered in Western Wall tunnels ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post - June 12, 2007
    Second Temple Jewish settlement found between Jerusalem and TA ....(read more)

    The American Surveyor - March, 2007
    Jerusalem's Temple Mount: Historic Preservation with 3D Laser Scanning City of David excavations ....(read more)

    Science- February 12, 2007
    City of David excavations ....(read more)

    Ynet - February 7, 2007
    Hebrew University, archaeologist links Temple Mount cistern to site of second Temple :
    The Article in Hebrew....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post - February 7, 2007
    Hebrew University, archaeologist links Temple Mount cistern to site of second Temple :
    The Article in English....(read more)

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    Masada/Ein Gedi


    Haaretz News- May 5, 2007
    Museum inaugurated at Masada ....(read more)

    University of Haifa News- April 27, 2006
    1800 Year-old Ein Gedi Archaeological Finds Exhibited for First Time at University of Haifa ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post- March 8, 2007
    Masada will not fall again - or will it? ....(read more)

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    Galilee


    Haaretz News - 7 December 2009
    Discovery of world's oldest church may turn prison into tourist site ....(read more)

    The Mac Weekly - 23 October 2009
    Andrew Overman dusts off the past with unique find ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post - 23 October 2009
    The ancient synagogues of Ein Nashut and Yehudiya ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post - 02 October 2009
    The Synagogues of Kanaf and Deir Aziz ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post - 19 September 2009
    Omrit - Herod's mystery temple? ....(read more)

    Haaretz News - 11 September 2009
    Earliest known depiction of Second Temple lamp uncovered ....(read more)

    Israel Antiquities Authority - September 2009
    Second Temple Period Stepped Street Discovered in City of David Excavation ....(read more)

    National Geographic News- August 15, 2008
    What are the mysterious stones emerging from Kinneret waters? ....(read more)

    The Jerusalem Post- August 11, 2008
    Archeologists unearth Roman temple in Zippori? ....(read more)

    Haaretz News- June 17, 2008
    What are the mysterious stones emerging from Kinneret waters? ....(read more)

    Haaretz News- December 4, 2007
    Rethinking Byzantine-era Judaism ....(read more)

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem - November 21, 2007
    Unique mosaic floor uncovered in excavations of ancient synagogue in Galilee ....(read more)

    Haaretz News- August 15, 2007
    Archeologists discover footprint made by sandal of Roman soldier ....(read more)

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    Other Ancient Finds

    Haaretz News- April 17, 2008
    3rd century 'Shema' prayer scroll proves ancient Austrian Jewry ....(read more)

    Haaretz News- December 3, 2007
    Ben-Zvi institute calls for return of centuries-old Aleppo Codex fragments ....(read more)

    New York Times- December 1, 2007
    Gospel Truth ....(read more)
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    In Memoriam


    Prof. Martin Hengel, 1926-2009 by Hermann Lichtenberger
    for the German click here
    , for the English version click here

    Joseph M. Baumgarten (1928-2008) by Daniel R. Schwartz ....(read more)

    Joseph M. Baumgarten , 1928-2008 - by Lawrence W. Schiffman
    ....(read more)

    Joseph M. Baumgarten , 1928-2008 - by Rabbi Moshe Shuvalsky
    ....(read more)

    Professor John Strugnell 1930–2007 - By Hanan and Esther Eshel ....(read more)

    Dorstener Zeitung - July 2,2009
    Theologe Martin Hengel gestorben ....(read more)

    Dr Jim West Blog - December 4, 2007
    Obituary of John Strugnell- By His Daughter ....(read more)

    Boston.com - December 5, 2007
    John Strugnell--Dead Sea Scrolls Expert ....(read more)

    The Independent. News - May 4, 2006
    Jozef Tadeusz Milik, priest and biblical scholar: born Seroczyn, Poland 24 March 1922; ordained priest 1946; married Jolanta Zalowska; died Paris 6 January 2006. ....(read more)

    The Mercury News - May 2, 2006
    Scrolls scholar John Trever dies on April 29 ....(read more)

    In Memoriam, Yizhar Hirschfeld- November 14, 2006 ....(read more)

    The Times- February 08, 2006
    Jozef Milik, Polish scholar and linguist who devoted 30 years to deciphering and publishing the Dead Sea Scrolls....(read more)

    Le Monde- January 22, 2006
    L'EPIGRAPHISTE franco-polonais Joseph Milik est mort....(read more)

    Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung- December 11, 2005