Franciscan University Presents: Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. John Bergsma, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Author of the book "Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity", as they discuss how the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls affirms the Sacramental Life of our Church.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JULY 2020

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If John was a consecrated Essene virgin, might Mary have been as well? And might that identity in common have been a reason for Jesus’ entrusting his mother to John?

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According to a private revelation from Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, Mary's parents were part of the Essenes. And the Essenes were eagerly waiting for the Messiah and making all sorts of preparations for the Messiah, including receiving divine inspiration which woman should marry which man (in order to produce the Mother of the Messiah)