Essenes

Atar Livneh

doi:10.1163/2589-7993_EECO_SIM_00001117

Essenes

Atar Livneh

Department of Bible Studies, Archeology and the Ancient Near East

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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Abstract

The Essenes were a Jewish sect that flourished in Israel during the late Hellenistic and early Roman periods, and which was characterized by its simple and communal way of life.

Original language	American English
Title of host publication	Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity Online
Editors	David G. Hunter, Paul J.J. van Geest, Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/2589-7993_EECO_SIM_00001117
State	Published - Apr 2018

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