essenism (Meaning)
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essenism (n.)
The doctrine or the practices of the Essenes.
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The doctrine or the practices of the Essenes.
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Essenism was a Jewish religious movement that emerged in the Second Temple period, around the 2nd century BCE.
Essenism is mainly known through the writings of ancient historians such as Philo, Josephus, and Pliny the Elder.
The Essenes were a secretive group, and their beliefs and practices are not fully understood.
Essenism was characterized by a strong emphasis on ritual purity, communal living, and a strict observance of the Sabbath.
