The Essenes, John The Baptist, And The Temptation Of Jesus

The book ""The Essenes, John The Baptist, And The Temptation Of Jesus"" by Edouard Schure explores the historical context and spiritual significance of the Essenes, John the Baptist, and the temptation of Jesus. The author delves into the teachings and practices of the Essenes, a Jewish sect that lived in Palestine during the time of Jesus, and how they influenced the development of Christianity. He also examines the role of John the Baptist as a prophet and precursor to Jesus, and the significance of his baptism in the Jordan River. The book then explores the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, as described in the New Testament, and how it represents a spiritual struggle between good and evil. Schure draws from various sources, including ancient texts and traditions, to offer a comprehensive and insightful analysis of these important figures and events in religious history. Overall, ""The Essenes, John The Baptist, And The Temptation Of Jesus"" provides a fascinating exploration of the spiritual and historical context of Christianity's origins.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Jesus: The Last Great Initiate, by Edouard Schure. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459498X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.