Are the Essenes the same people as the Jewish Qumran Sect? Who are the Zealots, and why does Josephus dislike them so much? Pinchas Shir helps us better understand the diverse beliefs among the Jews during the Second Temple Period by pointing out the similarities and differences. Stay tuned till the end of the episode when we discuss where these Jewish groups went and whether it is possible to follow their footsteps.

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