Traders of the Lost Scrolls (1997)
Jim Charlesworth, director of Princeton University's Dead Sea Scrolls Project believes that a large number of scrolls have yet to come to light. The programme is about his quest to track them down, an undertaking not without risks. The cliffs of Qumran still attract scroll hunters with non-academic motives - the scrolls are much sought after by private collectors and the shady figures of the black market who supply them.
Director: Graham Judd
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: October 31, 1997
Cast
- James Charlesworth - Self
- Ian McShane - Narrator
Production: BBC, CTVC
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Traders of the Lost Scrolls about?
- Jim Charlesworth, director of Princeton University's Dead Sea Scrolls Project believes that a large number of scrolls have yet to come to light. The programme is about his quest to track them down, an undertaking not without risks. The cliffs of Qumran still attract scroll hunters with non-academic motives - the scrolls are much sought after by private collectors and the shady figures of the black market who supply them.
- Who directed Traders of the Lost Scrolls?
- Traders of the Lost Scrolls was directed by Graham Judd.
- Who stars in Traders of the Lost Scrolls?
- Traders of the Lost Scrolls stars James Charlesworth, Ian McShane.
- How long is Traders of the Lost Scrolls?
- Traders of the Lost Scrolls has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Traders of the Lost Scrolls?
- Traders of the Lost Scrolls is a Documentary, History film.