They lived in communities scattered across biblical Judea and were known for their sharp asceticism and dedication. Historically, the Essenes were a Jewish sect active before and during Jesus’ lifetime - the time of the Second Temple in Judaism. Who are these supermen who aren’t afraid of a little snow and cow dung between their toes? The Essenes: One character warns that “an Essene” would think nothing of walking naked 60 kilometers across the Norwegian tundra to kidnap a red heifer. So here, with no spoilers and only a few peeks for those who haven’t caught up yet, is some background to help the uninitiated: The series, which airs Thursday nights on the USA Network, blends biblical prophesy, ancient archaeology and contemporary conspiracy into a heady blend that powers this fast-moving action thriller from one dark turn to another.īut with so much going on (murders, thefts and the genetic engineering of cows and kids) in so many places (Jerusalem’s Old City, the frozen reaches of Norway and the New Mexico desert), viewers might be confused about what’s based on fact and what’s pure fiction. What is behind all that religious jazz in the second episode of “Dig”? By Kimberly Winston | Religion News Service March 13, 2015īiblical breastplates, menacing nuns and an apocalyptic Jewish sect.
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