This is a lecture by Prof. Schiffman. Though it was delivered some time ago (2006), most of the material Rabbi Shiffman presents is still relevant and may be new and eye-opening to someone who has not studied the topic before. If you are up to spending an hour with an excellent and engaging lecturer and learning about the beliefs and expectations of Qumran Jews about the Messiah, it will be an hour well spent.  Assuming you like listening to academic lectures, of course.

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