Dead Sea scrolls

Having been to the Dead Sea this summer, it was disappointing to find that that the scrolls were then on exhibition elsewhere in the world.

Now in Korea, various billboards informed us that they are currently on display somewhere in Seoul, but they took us by pleasant surprise as we went for a unassuming stroll around the War Museum to find that this was the location of their exhibition.

The display was impressive, filled with video explanations, dramatic lighting and thunderstorm sound effects depicting the excavation of the scrolls, information about various Biblical sites, relics from the ancient Middle East and stories of the life of Jesus.

Disappointingly, this was all in Korean, so regardless of the thoughtful layout, we were not to benefit from it.

We came across a fair number of Western looking people around the museum, so the museum is clearly a spot on the tourist route. One would therefore assume that there might be some kind of English explanation, especially since the display has most probably seen a good number of English speaking countries, not to mention the entrance charge for the viewing.

Still, good to have seen them, even if my knowledge of the content/context is a little hazy. One mustn't complain *too* much; after all, we are in Korea...