I find this article fascinating, admittedly because it tracks with my recent studies leading to my conclusion that both John the Baptist and Jesus lived and studied at Qumran togetjer before beginning their ministries. This article, reminding me of how the Essenes cared for widows and recruited their sons, helps add another piece to the puzzle. I'm thinking of writing something about all this, but not sure what. Thanks for writing this.
I find this article fascinating, admittedly because it tracks with my recent studies leading to my conclusion that both John the Baptist and Jesus lived and studied at Qumran togetjer before beginning their ministries. This article, reminding me of how the Essenes cared for widows and recruited their sons, helps add another piece to the puzzle. I'm thinking of writing something about all this, but not sure what. Thanks for writing this.