The Essenes & The Dead Sea Scrolls

In this episode, we explore the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Qumran community and ask the question whether or not this group can be identified as the Essenes. Don’t forget to visit Religion for Breakfast: Support Let’s Talk Religion on Patreon: Or through a one-time donation: Also check out the Let’s Talk Religion Podcast: Sources/Recomended Reading: Klawans, Jonathan (2016). “The Essene Hypothesis: Insights from Religion 101“. Brill. Magness, Jodi (2021). “The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls“. Second Edition. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Vermes, Geza (Trans.) (2004). “The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English“. Revised Edition. Penguin Books. #essenes #archeology #deadseascrolls