Bledsoe Said So

122: Wisdom Traditions 1: The Essenes

Nov 22, 2023
Exploring the beliefs and history of the Essenes, their connections to John the Baptist and baptism, the Essenes' devotion to meditation and the study of sacred scriptures, their living conditions and frugality, their unique practices and customs, the theory of Jesus' association with the Essenes, and random conversations and advertisements.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring the Beliefs and History of the Essenes
03:16 • 16min
3
Connections Between the Essenes, John the Baptist, and Baptism
19:28 • 5min
4
Exploring the Origins and Beliefs of the Essenes
24:43 • 21min
5
The Practices and Beliefs of the Essenes and a Sudden Shift
45:57 • 3min
6
The Essenes: Ancient Practices and Spiritual Traditions
49:06 • 21min
7
Living Conditions and Frugality of the Essenes
01:10:33 • 3min
8
Ancient Wisdom Traditions and the Beliefs of the Essenes
01:13:08 • 8min
9
The Unique Practices of the Essenes
01:21:26 • 2min
10
The Beliefs and Practices of the Essenes in Alexandria
01:23:53 • 6min
11
Jesus as an Essene and the Gaps in History
01:29:41 • 2min
12
Cutting Hair for Pillows and Spirit Science
01:31:56 • 1min
13
Random Conversations and Advertisements
01:33:26 • 3min