The Essenes: A Brief Historical Review of the Origin, Traditions and Principles of the Order is a book written by Adolph S. Schutz. It provides an overview of the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed during the Second Temple period. The book covers the origin of the Essenes, their beliefs, practices, and principles, as well as their impact on Judaism and Christianity. The author also discusses the historical context in which the Essenes lived, including the political and social climate of the time. The book is a concise and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of the Essenes and their contributions to religious thought.Compiled from the Records of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool, and the Sacred History of Oahspe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.