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Hosted by Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community & Family Education

From Cairo to the Cloud: The World of the Cairo Geniza (2018). Not Rated, Runtime 1h 34m

This movie is the story of an astonishing collection of ancient manuscripts – hidden for centuries in an Egyptian synagogue – and their remarkable odyssey to the modern world. It is a tale of adventure and discovery by pioneering women and radical rabbis. Victorian photos and early film-reel scenes combine with modern animations and visual effects to reveal a rare, crumbling text for the first time. This remarkable film combines an adventure story with the historical gaze of scholars, curators, programmers, and novelists from across the globe.

Following the film, there will be a Q&A with university faculty members Dr. Fuad Naeem, Department of Religion at Gustavus Adolphus College, Dr. Gregory Kaster, Department of History at Gustavus Adolphus College, and Mr. Noam Sienna from the University of Minnesota.

This film is sponsored by Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Religion.

The Films on First Thursdays documentary film series is presented in partnership between St. Peter Community and Family Education and the Nicollet County Historical Society.