01 Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Friday, November 8, 1991 Scholars discover references to slain Messiah figure in Dead Sea Scrolls LOS ANGELES (AP) - Newly released text from the Dead Sea Scrolls mentions the execution of a Messiah-like leader, suggesting that some ancient Jews shared the Chris- tian concept of the slaying of a Mes- siah, scholars said yesterday. One fragment contains five lines of text that describes a "leader of the community" being "put to death" and mentions "piercings" or "wounds," said Robert Eisenman, a professor of Middle East religions at California State University, Long Beach. The text also uses Messiah-re- lated terms such as "the staff," "the Branch of David" and the "Root of Jesse," said Eisenman, who helped translate the scroll fragments. Its language is close to that in the Old Testament Book of Isaiah, which says "for our sins he was wounded." Many Christians use Isa- iah's prophecies to aid their under- U ,I WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP U-M WOMEN STUDENTS 1992-93 Alumnae Council Scholarship Applications Available NOW at the Alumni Center (corner of Fletcher & E. Washington) M-F 8am-5pm, Sat. 9am-noon Deadline: 12-2-91 M' * 1y standing of Jesus. Eisenman said he doesn't know if the leader mentioned in the text was Jesus. But he said the text has "far- reaching significance" because it shows the scrolls' writers and early Christians shared similar Messianic ideas. He said the text supports his controversial theory that the most recent scrolls were written by Jews who helped form early Christianity. Many other scholars believe the scrolls were written by an ascetic Jewish sect called Essenes. "We've known for a long time there are connections between ideas contained in the scrolls and Chris- tianity. However, this particular idea - the idea of a dying Messiah - is new and explosive," said Michael Wise, a University of Chicago professor of Aramaic, the language of Jesus. MEDICAL Continued from page 1 tool to examine the ears; a tongue depressor; a tuning fork, a device to test hearing ability; a reflex ham- mer; a pen light; x-rays; bones; eye charts and pictures of the brain, heart and lungs. Children can also play with a 3-foot-stuffed bear named Ralph who has a real cast on his leg. "When we talk to the teachers they say that before we come the children are apprehensive and a lit- Identity crISis Although its dish says "DOG," this turtle - on sale at Ann Arbor Pet Supply- can not be house trained or taken for a walk. tie worried, but after we leave they say they had a good time and are less intimidated," Soulliere said. "Kids get really excited after we leave and say they want to be doc- tors," said Aanshu Aggarwal, a sec- ond-year medical student and also a co-coordinator of the program. The program, which is sponsored by the medical students section of the American Medical Association (AMA), was designed last year by University medical student Shabnum Sheikh to help reduce chil- dren's anxiety about going to the doctor. "When I became a medical stu- dent and my four-year-old daughter could play with my instruments, she was no longer afraid when she went to the pediatrician because she was used to the idea of me being a doctor," Sheikh said. "When the kids realize what the instrument is, they realize it is not scary and won't hurt." Local preschool teachers who have participated in the program are pleased. "It was excellent for the chil- dren to have the opportunity to see the instruments without being ill. They usually think of stitches or shots when they think of the doctor and it's good to have a positive ex- perience," said Deborah Joseph, a preschool teacher at Bryant Preschool. Sheikh presented her idea for the program to the AMA convention in Chicago recently and said medical schools around the country showed interest in adopting the program. fn S. 1%/ We Ain't Got No Education... WE GOT POSTERS! 20 different Pink Floyd posters available We can special order-- just come in and ask STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 340 1/2 S. STATE 994-3888 Absolutely the last week for senior portraits.! When: This is the last week! (Nov. 4- Nov. 8) Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Place: 420 Maynard/Student Publications Bldg Fee: $ 5 for first-timers $ 10 for re-takers - No Appointment Necessary! , TALKS Continued from page 1 pendent state," he said. Palestinian Solidarity Committee member Tom Abowd and Muslim Student Association representative Faruk Yigit both de- cined to comment. University professors also ex- pressed optimism. "Anyone who has seen the Madrid talks, will be more optimistic than they were be- fore," said Edna Cofin, a professor in the Near Eastern Studies Department. Raymond Tanter, a political sci- ence professor, said he saw the talks as the "endgame of Arab-Israel conflict." "Israel has won all the wars, and it's in a strong position to capture DPSS Continued from page 1 ficers over three years," he said. He also said the opening of the new office was one more in a series of actions designed to maintain fa- vorable relations with students. "Prevention is our priority. We don't want to be a reactionary force. We want to get community policing into our agenda," he said. peace. Because Israel is the super- power of the Middle East, it can dictate the terms of peace," Tanter said:. "Jerusalem was interested in 'land for peace.' But now Jerusalem demands 'peace for peace."' But even within the context of 'peace for peace,' Tanter said, "It's possible to have a territorial com- promise. Land seized in '67 on the West Bank could be shared by Arabs and Jews. Palestinians could have control over matters that directly affect them, such as fire, police and water." He said that presently, Palestinians have de facto autonomy over such matters. Union of Students for Israel member and LSA senior Jeremy Litt, however, disagreed. "Autonomy isgoing to have to hap- pen," he said. Jeff Pavlat, a senior computer science major, said he has no com- plaints about University police conduct on North Campus. "I'm up on North Campus late often - sometimes until one or two in the morning," he said. Pavlat said his only experience with DPSS was a good one. 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