Essenic

Philo had large sympathies with the Essenic development of Judaism, and he speaks at times as though he had joined one of their communities, and therein had been initiated into the great mysteries and secret philosophies of the sages.

Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria Norman Bentwich 1927

The source of this influence, like everything Essenic, begets controversy, but so far no one has succeeded in determining it satisfactorily.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913

Philo had large sympathies with the Essenic development of Judaism, and he speaks at times as though he had joined one of their communities, and therein had been initiated into the great mysteries and secret philosophies of the sages.

Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria Bentwich, Norman 1910

As we have stated, one of his principal requisites enjoined upon all of his followers, was that of "Baptism" -- the Essenic rite, from which he derived his familiar appellation, "The Baptist."

Mystic Christianity William Walker Atkinson 1897

And John followed these instructions from his superiors in the Essenic

Mystic Christianity William Walker Atkinson 1897

By reference to the first lesson of this series you will see who and what was this great mystic organization -- the Essenic

Mystic Christianity William Walker Atkinson 1897

He observed but few ceremonies, that of Baptism being the principal one, and which, as we have shown, was an Essenic rite having an occult and mystical significance.

Mystic Christianity William Walker Atkinson 1897

He communicated to the Essenic Fathers His determination to travel to John's field of work later on, and the

Mystic Christianity William Walker Atkinson 1897

It is thought that the idea of His being the long expected Messiah was first suggested by some of the Essenic teachers, when He rested with them for awhile before appearing before John the Baptist.

Mystic Christianity William Walker Atkinson 1897

He preached repentance; righteousness; the Essenic rite of Baptism; and above all the Coming of the Master.

Mystic Christianity William Walker Atkinson 1897