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Israeli scholars announced in November the release of a complete publication of the 1500 ancient documents comprising the Dead Sea Scrolls. The 2000-year-old scrolls, discovered in Qumran in 1947, have been the subject of much debate among scholars because of their significance to understanding the Bible. Now, complete copies of the scrolls will be available in a 37-volume set. The scrolls, written in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek and Latin, were authored and gathered by the Essenes, a communal Jewish sect that predates Christianity. – Evangelical Press News Service
“The One who Showed Mercy” is a new study guide from Mennonite Central Committee that examines heroes, victims and villains in Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan. Intended for use by congregations, Sunday school classes and other small groups, the guide highlights Jesus’ call to move beyond predictable actions. Available free from MCC, the booklet for group leaders provides background to the biblical text and guides for five study and reflection sessions. Each session offers insight from various sources, including stories of Anabaptist martyrs and a letter from a couple whose son died in the Sept. 11 attacks in New York. The study guide also includes handouts that can be copied and distributed to participants. Guidelines to help discussion leaders provide a welcoming atmosphere are given, as well as suggestions for the process of determining post-study action. To request a free copy of the study guide, contact Stella Toews or call 717-859-1151. – Mennonite Central Committee
Jerry Jenkins, co-author of the “Left Behind” series, and his son Dallas recently launched their own film company, Jenkins Entertainment. Its first theatrical release is Hometown Legend, an inspirational football drama set in a small Alabama town. The film cost $2 million US to make and stars Terry O’Quinn, Party of Five’s Lacey Chabert and newcomer Nick Cornish. The film, which Jenkins said is not intended to be a Christian film, includes spiritual themes. – Evangelical Press News Service
readyclickgrow.com is a new Web-based resource from Augsburg Fortress Publishers that is designed to enhance a congregation’s presence on the Internet. Congregations can place the contents of their own Web site on this site or set up a Web site with the publisher’s assistance. The product offers access to “hundreds of fun, faith-growing activities for families”, online church leadership training and a regular leader forum. New material is introduced weekly and monthly. ReadyClickGrow is available through an annual subscription based on a church’s average weekly worship attendance. – Augsburg Fortress Publishers
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