{"product_id":"the-sons-of-light-jesus-and-the-essenes-paperback","title":"The Sons of Light: Jesus and the Essenes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Gaston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Gaston is a retired Solicitor and Lecturer living on the beautiful north coast of Ireland.\u003cbr\u003eShocked by the claim made in a television documentary that Jesus had been a member of the Essenes, he decided to find out about this ancient Jewish sect. \u003cbr\u003eAlthough being familiar with the New Testament, having attended church for many years, been at Christian conferences and read numerous Christian books, he had heard next to nothing about the Essenes. What he discovered was not only fascinating but was of significant relevance to the Christian faith. Much to his surprise, his research led him to Bible passages and references he had never fully understood.\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a must for Christians who have ever wondered:: \u003cbr\u003eWho were the Essenes, the Sadducees and the Pharisees?\u003cbr\u003eWhat was the Parable of the Dishonest Steward all about?\u003cbr\u003eWho was the Prodigal Son's righteous brother meant to represent?\u003cbr\u003eWho were the Magi who followed a shining star?\u003cbr\u003eWho was it who said \"Love your friends and hate your enemies\"?\u003cbr\u003eWhy did John the Baptist eat locusts and wild honey?\u003cbr\u003eWho were the Nephilim and \"the sons of God\" referred to in Genesis Chapter 6?\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the \"imprisoned spirits\" mentioned in 1 Peter and the \"celestial beings\" in Jude?\u003cbr\u003eAnd why did Jesus use the title \"The Son of Man?\u003cbr\u003eThis book does not claim to provide all the answers. But it may give you some interesting food for thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51785743466784,"sku":"9798514973187","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fa1ff7c57a44615eb720bbf83986a5df.webp?v=1780619703","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-sons-of-light-jesus-and-the-essenes-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}