{"product_id":"essenes-pharisees-judith-stanley-9798309441938","title":"Essenes \u0026 Pharisees: The Sectarian Divide That Shaped History: 2 Books in One: Essenes: A Beginner's Guide, The Pharisees for Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo rival sects. One battle for the soul of Judaism. A legacy that shaped the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the Essenes and the Pharisees stood on opposite ends of a religious and political divide-one withdrawing into the wilderness, the other entrenching itself in power. Their conflict would ripple far beyond the borders of ancient Judea, influencing the rise of Christianity, reshaping Jewish thought, and leaving behind a legacy still debated today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Essenes\u003c\/b\u003e-mystics, ascetics, and the mysterious keepers of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They abandoned society, awaiting the end of days and the coming of a messiah.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Pharisees\u003c\/b\u003e-scholars, political survivors, and architects of Jewish law. They wielded influence in synagogues and courts, crafting traditions that would outlive empires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA struggle of ideas\u003c\/b\u003e-Was righteousness found in complete separation from the world, or in the ability to shape and control it? Their answer changed history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003e2-in-1 book\u003c\/b\u003e takes you deep into the world of Second Temple Judaism, revealing the lives, beliefs, and conflicts of two sects that helped lay the foundation for modern faith. If you want to understand the roots of Christianity, the evolution of Jewish law, and the sectarian clashes that shaped the ancient world, this is your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory belongs to those who write it-but the real story is far more complex. \u003cb\u003eOrder your copy today and uncover the truth behind the sectarian divide that changed everything.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Judith Stanley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798309441938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d","brand":"Judith Stanley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48487254229247,"sku":"9798309441938","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f8bfe14e-6ee0-49e0-8dbb-b3f5c4b074ed.jpg?v=1778059346","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/essenes-pharisees-judith-stanley-9798309441938","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}