Outline of Objects and Topics in Scrolls from the Dead Sea
Exhibit's Introduction
The World of the Scrolls
The Dead Sea
Map of the Dead Sea
Library of Congress Materials Relating to the World of the Scrolls
The Qumran Library
Scroll fragments from the Qumran Library
Psalms
Phylactery
The Community Rule
Calendrical Document
Some Torah Precepts
Enoch
Hosea Commentary
Prayer for King Jonathan
Leviticus
Songs of the Sabbath Sacrifice
Damascus Document
The War Rule
Library of Congress Materials Relating to the Qumran Library
The Qumran Community
The Late Second Temple Period
Artifacts from the Qumran Site
Textiles
Linen cloth
Linen cloth
Leather Scroll fasteners
Tabs
Thongs
Phylactery Cases
Wooden Artifacts
Combs
Bowls
Pottery
Jar with lid
Two-handled jar
Herodian lamp
Plates
Stacked Goblets
Vases, Jugs, Cooking Pots, and Bowls
Vase
Jug
Cooking Pot
Globular-shaped Cooking Pots
Bowls
Basketry and Cordage
Basket fragments
Cords and Ropes
Leather items
Sandals
Stone
Measuring Cups
Large Goblet
Coins
The Qumran Hoard of Silver Coins
Library of Congress Materials Relating to the Qumran Community
Today -- 2,000 Years Later
Judaism and Christianity and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Conclusion
Additional Information
LC Collections Enrich Dead Sea Scroll Exhibit
, an article by Michael W. Grunberger
Selected Readings
Resource Materials for Teachers
Glossary
How to Order the Exhibit's Catalog