| Dead Sea Scrolls exhibited at JPII Feb. 15 to March 4 |
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Posted: Monday, February 15, 2010 2:31 pm
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Pope John Paul II High School will host “Ink & Blood: Dead Sea Scrolls to Gutenberg,” the largest collection ever assembled chronicling Western Civilization through the lens of written word and the Hebrew, Latin and English Bible.
The exhibit runs Feb. 15 through March 4 and marks the first time in history that the majority of these artifacts will be on display in Nashville.
The Ink & Blood exhibit is on loan to JPII thanks to the generosity of one of its collectors, Dr. William Noah, who practices in Murfreesboro. Details and photos on the exhibit can be seen at www.InkAndBlood.com. Tickets to view the exhibit cost $15 and are available at www.jp2hs.org.
“Ink & Blood is an incredible show that allows people to explore our culture and history through the beautiful and often delicate records mankind has created over the years,” said Faustin Weber, headmaster at JPII. “We are proud that John Paul II High School has been given the distinction of hosting this exhibit, and are delighted that we are able to share with Nashville these extraordinary artifacts, many for the first time, which have survived centuries upon centuries.”
An archaeological and historical exhibition, Ink & Blood contains dozens of artifacts including:
• Dead Sea Scrolls
• 5,000 year-old clay tablets
• Hebrew Torahs
• Ancient Greek texts
• Medieval Latin manuscripts
• Pages from Gutenberg’s Bible
• Rare English printed Bibles
In addition to its authentic artifacts, the exhibit includes demonstrations of a working replica of Gutenberg’s printing press.
Leading up to the exhibit, JPII students have been immersed in projects to better understand both the history of the artifacts as well as processes used to create them. Teachers will also lead students through intensive in-person studies of key artifacts during the exhibit’s stay at the school.
“For our students, this exhibit presents a remarkable opportunity,” said Weber. “JPII is always searching for ways to extend its traditions of academic excellence and give our students new ways to pursue knowledge. Hosting exhibits like Ink & Blood – and opening it for other schools to visit – is an important part of our mission.”
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