Dating from around 250 Before Common Era (BCE) to 68 Common Era (CE), the Scrolls include some 207 biblical manuscripts representing nearly all of the books in the Hebrew Bible. Approximately 900 Scrolls were discovered; some almost entirely preserved and others in fragments. Together, they comprise one of the most important collections of writings ever discovered. The Scrolls are a collection of biblical writings, apocryphal manuscripts, prayers, biblical commentary and religious laws. Prior to the discovery of the Scrolls, the oldest known copies of biblical texts were written 1,000 years later.
Over the years, since their unusual unearthing, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been the source of controversy and confusion as well as surprising collaboration. During the Unite in Worship Conference we hope to provide the background and context for the importance of the scrolls, what they teach us about Jesus, the significance of their witness in supporting both our Old and New Testament, and what their relevance is for those of faith today. Our key-note speakers bring years of expertise to the dialogue and will encourage and inspire you, providing teaching, preaching and training for everyone who longs to live a life faithful to the scriptures- salt and light in our modern world.
With feet and hands firmly pointed toward the future, Unite in Worship 2009 will turn its heart toward the past with a special, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be immersed in the historical life of the early church through the exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Dr. Craig Evans talks about the Dead Sea Scrolls on CTS
UIW Toronto 2009 
