The Essenes were a mystic Jewish sect that lived during the Second Temple period, from the second century BC to the first century AD. Before we study the Essenes and their calendar, some historical background is required for this time period. In 167 BC, the Jews, led by Mattathias Maccabee and his five sons, revolted against the […]

Those of us who are married know that of all the gifts we could give to our spouse, the one they want the most is ___________ . If you filled in the blank with the word “time,” you probably have a good marriage! After 32 years of marriage, I would go so far as to […]