In extant works:
As is well known, Josephus mentions, by name, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes.
NT mentions, by name, Pharisees and Sadducees, but not Essenes.
Philo mentions, by name, Essenes, but not Pharisees nor Sadducees.
Why?
(I have opinions; maybe later.)
As is well known, Josephus mentions, by name, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes.
NT mentions, by name, Pharisees and Sadducees, but not Essenes.
Philo mentions, by name, Essenes, but not Pharisees nor Sadducees.
Why?
(I have opinions; maybe later.)
Statistics: Posted by StephenGoranson — Wed Jun 12, 2024 4:01 pm