The teachings and way of life of the Essenes were most accurately described by Flavius Josephus, the Roman historian, Pliny the Elder, and Philo, the Alexandrian philosopher. Others in this 300-year period refer to them, including Epiphanius, Eusebius, Hippolytus, Porphry, Strabo, and Chaeremon. Their information is supported by a number of modern historians such as Robert Eisenman, author of many books about these times including The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered (he was the one who forced the Dead Sea Scrolls to be released publicly and is professor of Middle East Religions and Archeology and Director of Judeo-Christian Origins at California State University) and Dr. Edmund Szekeley, who activated the Modern Essene Movement in the 1920s with his book The Essene Gospel of Peace. There seems to be a general agreement among these historians on the uniqueness of the Essenes and the basic information about them. Dr. Szekely summarizes: “Among all the beautiful teachings known to man, none has had a more profound influence for good than that of the Essenes.” Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, MD Creating Peace by Being Peace Will you attend this years Modern Essene Gathering led by Essene Master Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D(H), D.D., master Essene intuitive Kevin Ryerson, and Modern Essene Priests and Priestesses? ow.ly/xagWG
Posted on: Mon, 26 May 2014 02:00:42 +0000
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