Dead Sea Scroll Presentations Scheduled for Tuesday Evenings
in April and May at Saint James

      Pastor Stadler has studied the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Michael Wise and Dr. Martin Abegg, two Dead Sea Scroll translators. In 1999,  he explored  three of the caves where scrolls were found and has continued to follow developments regarding the scrolls. He will make four presentations on Tuesday evenings in April and May to help people understand the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The sessions will be held on April 20, 27 and May 4 and 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Saint James.

In preparation for attending the Dead Sea Scroll  exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota Pastor Stadler will offer the following four presentations:  April 20--1. How were they discovered, prepared for publication, translated and made available for scholars?  April 27--2. What are the contents of the scrolls? How old are they?  How do scholars date them? Why are they important for Bible study?  May 4th--3. Who were the people who gathered them? Are they the people of Qumran where they were found?  What can we know about them and the community at Qumran?  May 11th--4. Which scrolls will be at the Science Museum on exhibit and why are they important to Christians?  What big questions are not answered regarding the scrolls and how do non scholars follow the debate?  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor  Stadler: 651-457-6343 or rstadler@saintjameslutheran.com.