Penn State, CAMS: Dr. Lawrence Schiffman, “Temple City: Jerusalem and its Temple in the Urban Planning of the Dead Sea Scrolls”

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Penn State, CAMS: Dr. Lawrence Schiffman, “Temple City: Jerusalem and its Temple in the Urban Planning of the Dead Sea Scrolls”

February 19, 2025

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

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Dr. Lawrence H. Schiffman, Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, NYU

A Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS) Faculty Seminar. In-person attendance at 102 Weaver Building. Virtual attendance via Zoom (register).

Abstract

“The Dead Sea Scrolls provide two major texts dealing, among other things, with the ideal urban plan for the city of Jerusalem—the New Jerusalem Text and the Temple Scroll. This illustrated presentation will examine both of these detailed urban plans, showing how they conceived of the layout of the city and the Temple within it.”