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The Dead Sea Scrolls

Rageh Omaar tells the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls and uncovers the truth behind the myth. After discovery in the 1940s, they were soon embroiled in controversy.

Rageh Omaar tells the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls and uncovers the truth behind the myth. The biblical find of the age, they contain the earliest versions of the Hebrew bible, maps to hidden temple treasure, and insight into the mindset of John the Baptist, Jesus, and the early Christians. But the scrolls were soon embroiled in controversy, with allegations of conspiracy and cover-up, rumours that persist today thanks to The Da Vinci Code.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Thu 23 Jul 2009 01:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Rageh Omaar
Director Jonathan Mayo
Producer Jonathan Mayo
Executive Producer Jean-Claude Bragard

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