Essenes - Biblical Meaning of essenes in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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Essenes
a Jewish mystical sect somewhat resembling the Pharisees. They affected great purity. They originated about B.C. 100, and disappeared from history after the destruction of Jerusalem. They are not directly mentioned in Scripture, although they may be referred to in Matt. 19:11, 12, Col. 2:8, 18, 23. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'essenes' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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