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Unscrolled
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Welcome to Unscrolled, Museum of the Bible’s podcast dedicated to exploring the most impactful book in history—the Bible. Our mission is to invite all people to engage with its transformative power.
Our name reflects both the ancient practice of unrolling scripture and our goal of stopping the endless scroll to dive deeper into meaningful conversations. Hosted by Matthias Walther, chief marketing officer at the museum, we explore a range of topics with experts who have spent years studying the Bible, making it accessible and engaging for everyone. Step inside. Join the Conversation!
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Season 1, Episode 8: The Story and Discovery of the Oldest Hebrew Prayer Book with Osnat Gad and Herschel Hepler
May 29, 202500:46:04Tap to summarizeIn 2016, Associate Curator Herschel Hepler came across an image online of a small prayer book that would change what we know about the history of Jewish books and Jewish heritage in Afghanistan. After years of research, this small book turned out to be the oldest Hebrew prayer book known today, dating back to AD 700, which once traveled the Silk Roads and was preserved in the Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan. In this episode, Osnat Gad, a Jewish jewelry designer who can trace her family heritage back to Afghanistan, and Hepler share how significant this find is and how it changed everything we knew about that region. Guest Bio:Osnat Gad, Jewelry Designer and Owner of OGI Ltd Herschel Hepler, Associate Curator of Hebrew manuscripts at Museum of the Bible https://www.jtsa.edu https://www.jtsa.edu/news/the-worlds-oldest-jewish-book-on-display-at-the-jewish-theological-seminary/ “No Good Men Among the Living: America, the Taliban, and the War through Afghan Eyes” By Anand Gopal https://www.museumoftheBible.org/exhibits/alq Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media: Instagram: @museumofBible X: @museumofBible Facebook: museumofBible Linkedin: museumofBible YouTube: @museumoftheBible
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Season 1, Episode 7: The Calling to Teach the Bible with Dr. David Jeremiah
May 15, 2025Tap to summarizeDr. David Jeremiah is the founder and host of Turning Point broadcast ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. Growing up in a pastor’s home, Jeremiah was immersed in ministry from an early age. He later became senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, now one of San Diego’s largest churches. In 1982, Jeremiah launched Turning Point, which has since grown into an international broadcast ministry reaching millions across radio, television, and online platforms. Dr. Jeremiah continues to be a prolific author and a sought-after speaker with a passion for preaching and teaching the Bible in a career spanning more than 50 years. In this episode, Dr. Jeremiah sits down with Museum of the Bible Chief Curatorial Officer Dr. Bobby Duke and Unscrolled host Matthias Walther to talk about the importance of preaching the Bible and its powerful narrative. Guest bio: Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder and host of Turning Point ministries, senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, and author of many books and Bible studies. davidjeremiah.org Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media: Instagram: @museumofBible X: @museumofBible Facebook: museumofBible Linkedin: museumofBibleYouTube: @museumoftheBible
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