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Episode 21: Decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls with Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dr. Joe Uziel

Episode 21: Decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls with Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dr. Joe Uziel

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Dr. Joe Uziel, head of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dead Sea Scrolls Unit, takes us inside the discovery and preservation of one of archaeology’s most significant discoveries. He explains how modern archaeology works in Israel, how AI-driven analysis is transforming scroll research, and what scholars continue to debate about the ancient Qumran community. Plus, we’ll get an exclusive glimpse into key artifacts featured in Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition.


Guest bio:

  • Joe Uziel, PhD, is the head of the Dead Sea Scrolls Unit at the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).

Show Notes:

  • www.iaa.org.il/en/

  • https://antiquities.academia.edu/JoeUziel

  • MOTB Press Release - The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition with the Oldest Biblical Texts Arrives at Museum of the Bible in November 2025”

  • RunningSubway.com

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