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The Dead Sea Scrolls and Beginnings of Western Mysticism

The Dead Sea Scrolls and Beginnings of Western Mysticism

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What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? Who discovered them? And why are they important? Professor Philip Alexander FBA explores the history of the scrolls, and their role in uncovering the beginnings of Western Mysticism.

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Speaker: Professor Philip Alexander FBA

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