Dead sea scroll

Tracing scribes and scrolls: New ERC-funded research aims to find origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Research methods will include state-of-the-art chemical, artificial intelligence, paleographical, and codicological analysis of approximately 250 samples of the scrolls from the IAA's collection.

JUNE 30, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

A fragment of a 2,000-year-old Psalms Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection; illustrative.

A restorer works on a fragment of the Dead Sea Scrolls in a laboratory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

Thoughts on viewing the Great Isaiah Scroll - opinion

There is much more to be learned about the history of the Hebrew nation, its literature, and even geography from the Great Isaiah Scroll.

JUNE 8, 2026|ByYISRAEL MEDAD

A man was rescued by Police in the Dead Sea.

One man rescued overnight in Dead Sea, another two found drowned in Caesarea and Lake Kinneret

After intensive searches of the beaches and sea, the missing man was located in the water, about 2 km south of the beach he was last seen.

AUGUST 22, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

AI model 'Enoch' reveals Dead Sea Scrolls are older than believed

Researchers establish two biblical scroll fragments come from the time of their presumed authors.

JUNE 5, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dead Sea Scrolls aged decades older by AI-powered discovery

“The implications are profound,” said Dr. Maruf Dhali, assistant professor of AI at Groningen and co‐author of the study.

JUNE 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A fragment from the Dead Sea Scrolls that underwent genetic sampling to shed light on the 2,000-year-old biblical trove is shown to Reuters at the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) laboratory in Jerusalem June 2, 2020.

Phylacteries were not colored black 2,000 years ago, new study reveals

Tefillin are small leather cases containing miniscule parchment scrolls inscribed with biblical verses. They are worn even today by observant Jews as part of their morning prayers.

JUNE 14, 2024ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Tefillin from about 2,000 years ago in the laboratories of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

The Book of Enoch: What is the famous biblical Apocrypha? - explainer

The Book of Enoch is one of the most well-known examples of biblical Apocrypha, but it isn't accepted by almost any Jews or Christians. Here is what you should know.

DECEMBER 12, 2022ByAARON REICH

Enoch, of the Book of Enoch and the Bible (Illustrative).

Nephilim: Who are the giants of the Bible, Jewish lore? - explainer

Nephilim dot the legends of Jews and Christians alike. Their nature is vague and uncertain due to how apocryphal information is about them.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022ByAARON REICH

THE PAINTING ‘David Giving Thanks to God After the Death of Goliath’ by Charles Errard.

Ancient Hebrew letter from First Temple period returned to Israel - watch

The letter written in ancient Hebrew, originally found in the Judean Desert caves, ended up in Montana and was then returned to Israel.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ishmael Papyrus, a rare document from the First Temple period.

'Deadly Scrolls': A fatal encounter with history - review

Discovering a new Dead Sea Scroll wrapped in a messianic murder mystery.

JUNE 18, 2022ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

A FRAGMENT from the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Israel Antiquities Authority laboratory in Jerusalem, 2020.

Essenes: The origins of Christianity lie in this ancient Jewish sect

The key figure for our inquiry was John the Baptist, apparently an Essene.

MAY 5, 2022ByMOSHE DANN

ohn the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness by Anton Raphael Mengs (circa 1760) on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Passover trips in Israel: Springtime visit to the Dead Sea

It’s not always easy to find a nice, reasonably priced place to stay in our tiny country, but the thought of finally being able to take a real vacation is extremely enticing.

MARCH 31, 2022ByMEITAL SHARABI