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orion Re: Essenes from Samaritans ?





On Wed, 20 Jan 1999 00:16:23 EST RGmyrken@aol.com writes:
>Dear Stephen,

"Epiphanius is notorious for his inaccuracies, especially in regard to
the names of 
>groups.  For instance, he refers to the Nasareans and Nasoreans as
though they 
>were separate groups.  Epiphanius refers to distinct groups names
Essenes,
>Jessaeans, and Ossenes.  The Essenes were an offshoot of the Samaritans.
"

"The Essenes were an offshoot of the Samaritans" ?!  Is this YOUR
opinion, or your
opinion of Epiphanius's opinion?  The idea that the Essenes are NOT a
part of the Babylonian/Jewish stream is a complete non-starter.  Do I
misunderstand you?

George Brooks
George.X.Brooks@JUNO.com
For private reply, e-mail to George Brooks <george.x.brooks@juno.com>
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