| Original language | English GB |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity Online |
| Editors | David G. Hunter, Paul J.J. van Geest, Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte |
| Publisher | Brill |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2018 |
Abstract
The Essenes were a Jewish sect that flourished in Israel during the late Hellenistic and early Roman periods, and which was characterized by its simple and communal way of life.