Storia degli Esseni: Lezioni by Elia Benamozegh
"Storia degli Esseni: Lezioni" by Elia Benamozegh is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the Essenes, a Jewish sect known for their ascetic lifestyle and significance within the context of Jewish history and theology, particularly in relation to early Christianity. In this text, the author examines the origins, practices, and beliefs of this ancient group, aiming to demonstrate their contributions to the development of theological thought. Atthe start of the work, the author reflects on his previous lectures to young students in Livorno, highlighting the importance of presenting the complex subject of the Essenes in an engaging manner. He explains that the structure of the work will progress through significant historical epochs, beginning with discussions of the origins of Jewish theology and the role of the Essenes within it. The opening sets a scholarly tone, emphasizing the rigorous examination and interpretation of historical texts, and positions the Essenes as foundational figures in the broader narrative of Jewish history that ultimately impacts the understanding of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benamozegh, Elia, 1823-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | Storia degli Esseni: Lezioni |
| Note | Reading ease score: 33.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Giovanni Fini, Enrico Segre and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Università degli Studi di Torino - Sistema Bibliotecario d'Ateneo, Scienza dell'antichità, filologico letterarie storico artistiche) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism |
| Subject | Essenes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49079 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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