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An Essene was a member of a religious community back in the time of Jesus. The Essenes were a small cult that had branched off from Judaism; its members believed the world would soon end. In preparation, they separated themselves from secular life and went off to focus on spiritual purity. They abstained from sex, and spent their time studying the religious texts. Many historians believe the Essenes wrote at least some of what came to be called the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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What was Jesus Christ's life span?
He died at 33.Actually Jesus is ageless, but his time on earth was roughly 33 years.
What were the essenes?
An Essene was a member of a religious community back in the time of Jesus. The Essenes were a small cult that had branched off from Judaism; its members believed the world would soon end. In preparation, they separated themselves from secular life and went off to focus on spiritual purity. They abstained from sex, and spent their time studying the religious texts. Many historians believe the Essenes wrote at least some of what came to be called the Dead Sea Scrolls.Answer:The Essenes were a small sect in Judea who eventually went extinct. They styled themselves "observant; pious ones." The normative, majority religious community viewed them as breakaways from the common stream of Jewish tradition, because of their beliefs and practices. Their beliefs included an excessive amount of dabbling with the names of angels, messianic fervor, gnosticism and eschatological speculation; and their practices were more like Christian monasticism than the generally accepted Jewish way of living. The practices of the Essenes included vegetarianism, dwelling in isolated groups, communal ownership, monastic asceticism and avoidance of money, commerce or private property, and (among some of them) celibacy. Also, they had some forms of non-traditional observances (such as round phylacteries [tefillin]). Some researchers identify the Essenes as a form of early Christianity, taking also into account the fact that early Christianity was far from uniform and was, for a time, thought of as a kind of modified Judaism.
According to the word of God what is the new testiment?
The new testament is a record of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as recalled by the apostles and a record of the foundation of the early church by these apostles. As such it tells Christians about God's love, forgiveness and how, by Christ's example, to live a good life. It also promises a life to come by following Christ.
How many books are mainly about the life and personal ministry of Christ?
four
Why does bc years go backwards?
BC means before christ. It is a time (I think incorrectly) denoted as the year the christian prophet, Jesus. Any time before this is said to be 1 year before christ, 2 years before christ etc
Who were people who went to the desert seeking a pure life?
The people who went to the desert to seek new life is the Essenes.
Why do you go on lent?
Lent is a time to prepare for the coming of Christ into one's life. It is a time to think about one's sins, about how to improve one's life, of how to be more Christlike, and of the sacrifice of Christ and salvation (the rising of Christ on Easter is the end of/celebration after Lent).
What was known simply by their attachment to and support of the family dynasty in the land of Israel at the time of Jesus?
essenes
Was there any form of Christianity before the time of Christ?
Yes, there were forms of Judaism and other religions that existed before the time of Christ, but Christianity as a distinct religion did not emerge until after the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
What was the essenes response toward the Romans?
There is no rerecord of the Romans treating the Essenes differently form the other Jews.
What was a cult in judaism?
The Essenes.
What group of Jews lived in the desert praying for god to deliver them from the Romans?
The Essenes :) got it right on a test
Which sect lived in Qumran?
The Essenes.
What role did the Essenes play?
Fragrance
How did St. Andrea inspire Christ in his life?
She did not inspire Christ, Christ inspired her.
Who is Essenes?
They were a tiny splinter group who broke away from the mainstream Torah traditions and invented some new customs. The Jewish sages disapproved of the Essenes' innovations; and the Essenes eventually died out. They may be the ones referred to when the Talmud speaks of Chitzonim (outsiders).
Who lived in the desert praying for God?
Essenes
