2007-03-16 16:54:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Essene's were gnostic in beliefs. Unfortunately, the church desired control and tried to discredit any beliefs that did not center around fear.
2007-03-16 17:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but they most likely brought the Apocalyptic view of the future to Christianity. This "The end is coming soon" teaching has certainly driven fear into the hearts of followers. It has also brought many a false prophet to rise and confuse the devout.
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illuminostic
2007-03-16 17:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by illuminostic_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they really didn't have any serious impact on Christianity, because they kept ot themselves. They did have some effect in helping to preserve Old Testament Scriptures, however.
2007-03-16 16:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you know your head is a funny shape? It looks like a big W.
2007-03-16 16:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by littlechrismary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but christianity had a great hand in their destruction and death
2007-03-16 17:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by Tribble Macher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2007-03-16 16:57:50 · answer #6 · answered by Edrew c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋