Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times opens November 16!

96 OHIO VALLEY HISTORY Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times opens November 16! T his once-in-a-lifetime exhibition features more than six hundred objects from the Biblical to Byzantine Period in Israel—times that shaped western culture and gave rise to Judaism, Christianity, and eventually Islam. Witness more than two thousand years of history through the largest collection of artifacts ever to tour outside of Israel, including remains of religious articles, fragments of the scrolls, weapons of war, stone carvings, textiles and beautiful mosaics , along with everyday household items such as jewelry and ceramics. In addition, the exhibition features a compelling scale recreation of a section of Jerusalem’s Western Wall, complete with an authentic three-ton stone from the wall in Israel. Dead Sea Scrolls is created by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) from the collections of the Israel National Treasures and produced by Discovery Times Square and The Franklin Institute. Local community partners include the Presenting Sponsor, The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, and the Associate Sponsors: the Archdiocese of Cincinnati; the Diocese of Southern Ohio; SC Ministry Foundation; Office of the Provost, University of Cincinnati; and Xavier University, among others. The Special Exhibit Partner is the Hebrew Union College. TICKET INFORMATION Individual tickets are $23 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-12, and $20 for seniors (ages 60 plus). Tickets for Museum Center Members are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-12. Visit cincymuseum.org or call (513) 287-7021 for more information and to make your reservations today! ...