Rare chance to see Dead Sea Scrolls

Stephen J. Carrera, Associated Press

This is a section of the Dead Sea Scrolls, seen in this 2000 file photo.

Fragments of ancient Hebrew writings are rarely displayed for general public.

Star Tribune

Last update: September 17, 2009 - 10:31 PM

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WHAT: Tickets for the upcoming Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, which will be held at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, went on sale Thursday.

COST: They are $28 for adults and $22 for children and seniors, and include admission to the museum.

EXHIBIT OPENS: March 12, marking the first time the ancient and priceless writings will be displayed publicly in Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to www.smm.org/scrolls/tickets/.

The oldest written record of the Bible, the scrolls comprise more than 100,000 fragments of ancient Hebrew writings. The scrolls are kept under the care of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

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