John M. Allegro
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1923 – 1988
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Who was John M. Allegro?
John Marco Allegro was an English archaeologist and Dead Sea Scrolls scholar. He was known as a populariser of the Dead Sea Scrolls through his books and radio broadcasts. He was the editor of some of the most famous and controversial scrolls published, the pesharim. A number of Allegro's later books, including The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross, brought him both popular fame and notoriety.
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- Born
- Feb 17, 1923
London - Also known as
- John Marco Allegro
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- University of Oxford
- University of Manchester
- Died
- Feb 17, 1988
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on July 23, 2013
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