essene
/ˈɛsin/
noun
- A member of an ancient Jewish religious group that lived in communities and followed strict rules, known for their role in preserving the Dead Sea Scrolls.
- The Essenes lived in the desert near the Dead Sea around the time of Jesus.
- An Essene would typically follow a simple lifestyle focused on prayer and study.
- Historians believe the Dead Sea Scrolls were written and hidden by the Essenes.