In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd, tending sheep in the hills near the Dead Sea, discovered several caves containing a number of pottery jars dating to the First Century CE. Made by the Essenes from the settlement of Qumran, these Jars were made to perform various duties, as needed, including the storage of scrolls, the accumulating and transporting of tithes of produce, and the storage of foods and other valuables.
Because modern-day artisans have gone to great lengths to use the same materials and methods as were used two thousand years ago in the Holy Land, you can now enjoy accurate replicas of these ancient used two thousand years ago in the Holy Land, you can now enjoy accurate replicas of these ancient vessels in your home, office or church.
Each Scroll Jar and Tithe Jar comes with a booklet describing the discovery of the artifacts at Qumran, and their use in ancient days. Each is a unique archaeological witness to the importance placed by the people of Jesus’ day on both sacred writings and on the temple offering.
