The Dead Sea Scrolls in English by Geza Vermes

The book The Dead Sea Scrolls covers the fascinating discovery of ancient manuscripts found in the caves near the Dead Sea between 1947 and 1956.

These scrolls, primarily written in Hebrew, provide invaluable insights into the religious beliefs, practices, and daily life of the Jewish community known as the Essenes, who lived in the region during the Second Temple period.

The texts include biblical manuscripts, apocryphal writings, and sectarian documents, which together illuminate the historical and cultural context of early Judaism and the roots of Christianity.

The scrolls are considered a documentary treasure trove, enriching our understanding of the world into which Jesus was born and the diverse religious landscape of the time.