Bible Concepts

Essenes

The Essenes were a Jewish mystical sect somewhat resembling the Pharisees. They lived lives of ritual purity and separation. The group originated about 100 B.C., and disappeared from history after the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.

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God's Name

Over the ages, people have employed a variety of words to refer to the God of the Israelites and Christians. Some are titles, but one (in various forms), refers to the Divine, personal name.

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Concepts

There are many concepts, principles and objects that play important roles in the Bible, and that are particular to its texts.

This list provides access to information we hope will prove helpful to users searching for meaning and perspective on these.

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