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Some Essene Beliefs On Early Christianity

Alternate View Of Early Christian History Rediscovered From Ancient Sources in the Vatican

Ancient Essenes, both married and celibate, lived in cities, villages, communes and isolated hermitages. Modern Essenes are welcome to do the same, choosing the lifestyle best suited to their needs and temperament. The following comments concentrate on the monastic level of Essene life.

Some Nazarean Truths Shared With The Qumranites

Recognized Truths Within The Dead Sea Scroll Literature

(These monastic themes are not necessarily common to all Essenes)

Qumran Branch Deviations

A Few Doctrines Found Within The Dead Sea Scrolls Which Are Not In Harmony With Carmelite Essenes

  1. Carmelite Essenes do not believe in hating or cursing enemies or apostates. (A doctrine found in the Manual of Discipline and denounced by Yahowshua ha Mashiakh in the Sermon on the Mount.)
  2. Carmelite Essenes do not believe in eating either kosher fish or insects. (An allowed practice found in the Damascus Document and the Temple Scroll.)
  3. Carmelite Essenes do not believe in future Animal Sacrifices in the Jerusalem Temple.(A doctrine found in the Temple Scroll.)
  4. Carmelite Essenes do not believe pure sexuality to be ritually defiling. (A doctrine inferred in the Temple Scroll.)
  5. Carmelite Essenes do not believe in being either militant or politically active. (A doctrine inferred in certain Dead Sea Scroll documents.)
  6. Carmelite Essenes are not against, but observe fasting on the Sabbath. (A doctrine inferred in certain Dead Sea Scroll documents.)

Essene Misconceptions

A Few Doctrines Often Erroneous Attributed To The Ancient Essenes

Some Nazarean-Carmelite Truths Shared With Monasteries

Ancient Essene Truths Preserved In The Monastic Tradition

(These monastic themes are not necessarily common to all Essenes)

Recommended Daily Practices Of the Modern Essene Church

Some Suggested Practices For City Dwellers Interested In Moving Toward A Full Essene Lifestyle

  1. THE MORNING SERVICE. (Communion prologue, morning communion, song, scripture, meditation, blessing)
  2. THE NOON PEACE CONTEMPLATION. (Recite one of the seven peace contemplation's)
  3. THE EVENING SERVICE. (Communion prologue, communion with evening angels, song, scripture, meditation, blessing.)
  4. THE PROGRESSIVE HARMONIZATION WHITH THE TREE OF LIFE AND SEVENFOLD PEACE IN OUR DAILY LIFE. (Daily implementation of communion principles)
  5. HATHA YOGA. (Stretching exercise)
  6. THE DAILY WALK. (In nature if possible)
  7. THE DAILY SALAD. (Raw vegetable meal.)
  8. ORGANIC GARDENING. (Outdoor or indoor sprout tending.)
  9. GATEKEEPER PRACTICE. (Keeping negative thoughts out of ones mind.)
  10. ECSTATIC APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE. (Gratefulness in all things.)

Recommended Non-daily Disciplines Of the Modern Essene Church

Suggested Practices For City Dwellers Interested In Moving Toward A Full Essene Lifestyle

  1. THE MONTHLY TITHE. (1% to 10% of monthly income)
  2. REGULAR CHURCH MEETING ATTENDANCE. (Making most meetings)
  3. PROMPT COMPLETE READING OF CHURCH NEWSLETTER. (Thorough reading of the newsletter and other mailings of the Essene church.)
  4. YEARLY ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL GATHERINGS. (As finances allow.)
  5. OCCASIONAL FASTING. (Occasional one or two day water or juice fast each week or month.)
  6. OCCASIONAL HOME-STUDY COURSE. (Enrollment to further one's knowledge.)
  7. ANNUAL REVEIW OF SEVEN-FOLD VOW. (Yearly review of membership vow.)

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