ESSENES - Edgar Cayce

1 Circulating File THE ESSENES A compilation of Extracts from the Edgar Cayce Readings Copyright 2006 Edgar Cayce Readings Copyrighted by Edgar Cayce Foundation 1971, 1993-2006 All Rights Reserved These readings or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the Edgar Cayce Foundation 215 67th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Printed in ESSENES Circulating File Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2006 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation 3 The ESSENES Contents Pages A. Commentary by Ann Lee Clapp 4 B.

2 The ESSENES and the dead sea scrolls 6 C. The ESSENES And The Christ Child 13 Reading #1152-3 for The Inn Keeper s Daughter 20 D. Categorized Excerpts from the readings: 1. ESSENES 27 2. ESSENES : Wise Men 98 3. Sex: Female: ESSENES 99 4. Temples: ESSENES 99 5. Work: : Publications ESSENES 101 E. Other Related material 1. Articles: a. 8/2/65 Extracts from History Of Freemasonry Illustrated 38 b. 2/69 Mystery Gradually Unfolding - Scrolls Add Insight 38 c. 2/1/51 Archbishop Claims Ancient Scrolls Prove Prophecies 44 d.

3 2/16/69 Virgin Birth Support From Science 100 2. Books a. Journey to Mount Carmel edited by Violet M. Shelley 102 b. Edgar Cayce s Hidden History of Jesus by Kirk Nelson 102 (formerly titled The Greatest Story Never Told) c. Edgar Cayce on the dead sea scrolls Glenn D. Kittler 103 d. Edgar Cayce Library Series (Vol. 6) The Christian Epoch 103 e. The ESSENES , A Historical Interpretation by Enid Severy Smith 104 3. Circulating Files:* a. Archaeology: Egypt and Gobi b. Christianity and the Church c.

4 Judaism d. Reincarnation, Part 2: Groups * Circulating Files & Research Bulletins are available from membership services at (800) 333-4499 or: http: ESSENES Circulating File Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2006 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation 4 ESSENES Commentary by Ann Lee Clapp The Edgar Cayce readings give a unique and fascinating look into the group that prepared the way for the coming of the Christ. Those referred to in the Cayce readings as 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.

5 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.

6 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?]

7 ]. A woman named Eloise (reading 1391), who had been trained at the School of the Prophets, was in charge of that community. 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.

8 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.

9 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. ESSENES Circulating File Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2006 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation 5 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.

10 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.