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# COURSE: Essenes in Ancient Sources
- URL: https://www.pshir.com/course-essenes-in-ancient-sources/
- Published: 2026-06-01T17:20:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-14T15:58:57.000Z
- Author: Pinchas Shir
- Tags: /Academy

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#### Essenes in Ancient Sources

If you have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls, you have probably heard of the Essenes. This course explores the Essenes by examining how they are described by Philo, Pliny, Josephus, and wonders whether we can even see glimpses of this distinct group in the New Testament. 

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