April 1—October 22, 2006
An extraordinary collection of Christian and Jewish biblical treasures, on view in the United States for the first time, this blockbuster exhibition features archeological artifacts deeply significant to religious beliefs and practices today—including important Dead Sea Scrolls.
Excavated in Israel, these artifacts come together to reveal a story of intertwined roots and shared history. Cradle of Christianity examines two periods of major consequence for Christianity and Judaism, inviting visitors to explore the final days of the Second Temple—a time when Jesus of Nazareth lived—and discover the shared history of Christianity and Judaism as they developed in the Holy Land side by side.
Organized by The Israel Museum, Jerusalem and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Cleveland, Ohio and made possible in part by the generous support of Glenmede, KeyBank, Ulmer and Berne LLP, Wachovia Securities, Mellon, RMS McGladrey, George Blumenthal and the Center for Online Judaic Studies, and The Gries Family.
