Jesus And The Essenes
Jesus Essenes connectionDead Sea ScrollsSecond Temple JudaismQumran communityhistorical Jesus research
Explore the profound historical and theological connections between Jesus of Nazareth and the enigmatic Jewish sect known as the Essenes. This deep dive examines whether Essene teachings and practices, often linked to the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Qumran community, influenced early Christian thought or the historical Jesus, offering new perspectives on the religious landscape of ancient Judea.