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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. But it is his knowledge of the nuances of Judaism that makes works like his The Essene Odyssey more unique and informativeBy Victor E. SmithHugh J. Schonfield has to be one of the most underrated scholars of the New Testament era. Perhaps as a Jew writing about the transition from Judaism to Christianity; a contest the latter can be said to have won; he is given less credence. But it is his knowledge of the nuances of Judaism that makes works like his The Essene Odyssey more unique and informative. As one of the original Dead Sea Scrolls scholars; and the author of The Passover Plot; a daring tome of its own; The Essene Odyssey discusses the intriguing order of the Essenes and its influence upon other religions and groups; such as the Templars; Freemasons; and the Rosicrucians; throughout the ages.In places it is a scholarly work that takes some plodding to get through; but scattered throughout are insights that only a dedicated scholar; who is also both humanist and spiritual seeker; can come up with.In the introduction; Schonfield writes: "There could be some psychic cause in the scheme of things why so much that is evidential was lost for centuries; and is now being restored to us when we are experiencing a period of transition and grave uncertainty." Referring here to the Dead Sea Scrolls; hidden away in caves in the First Century and rediscovered only in the twentieth century; Schonfield suggests that such a sequence may not be all luck; accident or chance. Recommended for its history; philosophical insight and spiritual content.Left open is the historical identity of the True Teacher of Righteousness; the featured hero of the Essenic documents. The author tries the description on several historical figures; Jesus and John the Baptist among them; but for him none fit it precisely. He does; however; cast the hero into a archetypical role that is beyond any one individual and that leaves the reader somewhat satisfied although still very curious; like maybe more scrolls remain in the desert to be discovered.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Fascinating BookBy Steve M.This is a fascinating; well-written and informative book which traces the history of the Essenes through both primary and secondary sources; examines their influence on other groups with whom they came into contact; and reveals the legacy they left behind. I would highly recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Everyone needs to readBy Frank ParisGreat reading; gives a person deep thoughts
