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Lifestyle and Beliefs
The Jewish War 2.119–161
The Essenes, who are native Jews, are particularly known for their high-minded discipline, and they are a closer-knit community than the others. They…
The Essene Settlement West of the Dead Sea
Natural History 5.15.73
On the west side of the Dead Sea, but out of range of the noxious exhalations of the coast, is the solitary tribe of the Essenes, which is remarkable beyond all the other tribes in the whole world, as…
Simplicity, Pacifism, and Virtue
That Every Good Person Is Free 12.75–87
Palestinian Syria, too, has not failed to produce high moral excellence. In this country live a considerable part of the very populous nation of the Jews, including as it is said, certain persons…
The Rule of the Community
Rule of the Community 1–9 (selections)
[ . . . ] All those who submit freely to his truth will convey all their knowledge, their strength, and their property to the Community of…
The Damascus Document
Damascus Document 1–14 (selections)
And now, listen, all those who know justice, and understand the actions of God; for he has a dispute with all flesh and will carry out judgment on all those who spurn him. For when they…
The Temple Scroll
Temple Scroll 17–59 (selections)
[And on the four]teenth day of the first month, [at twilight,] they [will celebrate] [the Passover of yhwh] and they will perform sacrifice; prior to the evening offering, they will…