The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Life of the Ancient Essenes is a book written by Raymond W. Bernard that explores the history and teachings of the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed during the Second Temple period. The book delves into the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of Jewish texts found in the mid-20th century, and how they shed light on the beliefs and practices of the Essenes. The author provides a detailed account of the Essenes' way of life, including their communal living arrangements, dietary ...
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The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Life of the Ancient Essenes is a book written by Raymond W. Bernard that explores the history and teachings of the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed during the Second Temple period. The book delves into the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of Jewish texts found in the mid-20th century, and how they shed light on the beliefs and practices of the Essenes. The author provides a detailed account of the Essenes' way of life, including their communal living arrangements, dietary restrictions, and religious practices. The book also discusses the Essenes' views on the afterlife, prophecy, and the coming of a messianic figure. In addition to examining the Essenes' beliefs and practices, the book also explores the political and social context of their time. The author discusses the Roman occupation of Judea and the tensions between the Essenes and other Jewish groups, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees. Overall, The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Life of the Ancient Essenes is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a deeper understanding of this fascinating period in Jewish history.This is a new release of the original 1956 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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