Not so long ago, I took my family (and myself) to see the U.S. Constitution in Washington, D.C. It’s an incredible document to view, and as you stare at it, you can’t help but be moved by the fact that its words have guided the nation for over 200 years. (Although 500 copies of the founding document were printed back in the day, only 11 to 15, depending on who you ask, still exist in modern times.)
But as profound as that was, what about watching the unveiling of writings that are two thousand years old?
I was lucky enough to witness that Friday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, as they get set to open “The Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition” on November 22. Officials from the Israel Antiquities Authority dramatically unveiled some of the scrolls as well as some ancient wood from the “Jesus Boat” as they worked…
