Christ, Christians, And Christianity, Book 1: Jesus An Essene (1895)

By Edward Planta Nesbit

Book Overview

Christ, Christians, and Christianity, Book 1: Jesus An Essene is a book written by Edward Planta Nesbit in 1895. The book explores the idea that Jesus was a member of the Essene sect, a Jewish group that lived in Palestine during the Second Temple period. Nesbit argues that Jesus' teachings and lifestyle closely align with the beliefs and practices of the Essenes, and that this connection has been overlooked by mainstream Christianity.The book begins by providing background information on the Essenes and their way of life, including their strict adherence to Jewish law, their communal living arrangements, and their focus on spiritual purity. Nesbit then delves into the life of Jesus, examining his teachings and actions in light of Essene beliefs. He argues that Jesus' emphasis on love, compassion, and nonviolence aligns with the Essene emphasis on peace and harmony.Nesbit also explores the role of John the Baptist in Jesus' life, arguing that John was an Essene and that his baptism of Jesus was a ritual cleansing in accordance with Essene beliefs. He goes on to examine the early Christian community and its relationship to the Essenes, suggesting that the two groups were closely connected and that the Essene influence on Christianity has been largely overlooked.Overall, Christ, Christians, and Christianity, Book 1: Jesus An Essene offers a unique perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus, challenging traditional Christian beliefs and highlighting the importance of the Essene sect in the development of early Christianity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165377950
• ISBN13: 9781165377954
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"