What were the Essenes?

Correct answer: A Jewish religious sect that led an ascetic life

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Player #46989118
Player #46989118
Qumran is where the Dead Sea scrolls were found in the nearby caves. The people were wiped out by the Romans.
Andrew
Andrew
the world has seen many changes in era
Yvey
Yvey
Perhaps they disappeared towards the end of 1st CE for a reason. Much of what they believed sounds very much like the pure truth Jesus taught. Maybe the majority embraced the teachings of Christ. If they were so diligent in studying the prophets surely all the prophesies that were fulfilled in Jesus were easily recognised to them? Maybe they made up many of Jesus 1st century disciples? One wonders.
Timtim
Timtim
The new world Jews should learn a thing or two from their Essene brothers.