WHO IS JESHUA?

The ancient Essenes are considered by many to be the most amazing people to ever walk the earth!

They lived in many lands, including ancient Israel.

Wherever they lived, the common people always called them “The Healers”. The word ‘Essene’ comes from the Aramaic word ‘Assaya’, which means ‘Healer’. In Egypt, the Essenes were called ‘Therapeutae’, which means ‘Healer’ and is the origin of the word ‘Therapist’. Philo of Alexandria, in a book written two thousand years ago, wrote that the Essenes were not only the best healers of the body, but also of the mind and soul. In modern terms, they were ‘Holistic Healers’. Not only did they heal others, they also lived a healing lifestyle that allowed them to live to very advanced ages of 100-120 years, outsiders averaged only 45.

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Essenes were the outgrowth of the periods of preparations from the teachings by Melchizedek as propagated by Elijah and other prophets for three hundred years. Their purpose was to set themselves aside to offer themselves to be in the direct line of choice for the coming of the promised one – the Messiah. They were preparing for and expecting this event, thus the name Essene means expectancy. Though there were different sects of Essenes, the Cayce readings focus on a particular group established by Elijah called the School of the Prophets situated on Mt. Carmel. Their studies included astrology, numerology, the return of individuals or reincarnation, and phrenology [the study of character analysis related to configurations of the skull]. They emphasized purity of body and mind, certain diets and communing with universal forces as expressed in nature. The use of intuition and the development of psychic ability was encouraged. Attention was given to dreams, visions and psychic experiences. They accepted both Jews and Gentiles. Men and women were considered as equals within the order even to the extent that a woman, Judy (reading 1472), was chosen as head of the Brotherhood at the time just preceding the entrance of the Messiah. She had been trained at the School of the Prophets and was a prophetess. Although the focus was on the Essenes at Carmel, another group was mentioned that was located on the way above Emmaus that “goeth down towards Jericho” on the northern coast from Jerusalem [Qumran?]. A woman

named Eloise (reading 1391), who had been trained at the School of the Prophets, was in

charge of that community. 

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The Essenes knew from astrology and from observing the signs in the heavens (the relation of Polaris to the southern clouds) that this was the beginning of a new cycle – the Piscean age. Twelve maidens, young children of which Mary was one, were chosen to represent each of the tribes of Israel. These little girls went through very strict training for a number of years. A beautiful description is given as to how Mary was designated by an angel as the chosen one when she was about twelve years old. Mary’s further training, betrothal and marriage took place at Carmel. The events at the inn in Bethlehem are very different from those which have previously been presented. The inn keeper and his family were Essenes and were aware of what was to take place. The readings give a beautiful and inspiring account of this event. After the birth, when Joseph knew it was necessary for the family to go into Egypt, the Brotherhood prepared the way. The family traveled only at night. Their stay was near Alexandria. Mary and Josie studied in the library of Alexandria all the prophecies that had been given concerning the birth of Jesus. Josie was the maiden chosen by the Brotherhood to assist Mary and the child. When it was safe to return, after about four and one half years, the family went to Capernaum, where Jesus later began His ministry. 

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Jesus developed as a normal child. He was taught by Mary and Josie in the home, and by Judy, head of the Essenes, at Carmel. He was trained in the tenets of the Brotherhood as well as in Mosaic law and in ancient teachings of the east from Persia, India and Egypt. Judy determined where Jesus would travel and study. In His teens, He first went to Persia, then to India and finally to an Essene school in Egypt. Jesus remained in Egypt until His final initiation in the Great Pyramid in the same rites as were set 10,500 years previously during the time of Ra Ta in Egypt. Then Jesus returned to Palestine and was baptized by His cousin, John, who had also trained in Egypt and was initiated in the Pyramid. John had returned before Jesus to prepare the way for Him. The Essenes continued during Jesus’ lifetime but how long after that is not given. Though their purpose had been fulfilled with the coming of the Master, the School of the Prophets may have remained as a school to study the tenets and practices of the Brotherhood and the teachings of the east. The Master came when the cycle changed to the Piscean age. This is the beginning of a new cycle, the Aquarian age. It is prophesied that He will come again in this age, not as one born but will appear in the flesh to walk and talk with those of every clime. We can be present day Essenes to help hasten that day by practicing kindness, mercy, patience, the fruits of the spirit and by living that which Jesus taught -- to love God

with all your heart, and your neighbor as yourself. We must seek to know Him within our own hearts before we may expect to know Him when He walks the earth again in the flesh to call His own by name...

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The Essene Quest for Spiritual Knowledge Unites Benevolent Religions and should be our Quest as well...