Much the same could be said regarding the Essenes ’ seclusion from society, their belief in fate and the immortality of the soul, and their emphasis on celibacy and mystical ideas about participating with the angels in their worship.
Selain itu, tersingkap pula hal - hal seperti keterasingan kaum Essen dari masyarakat, kepercayaan mereka akan takdir dan jiwa yang tak berkematian, dan penitikberatan pada keselibatan serta gagasan mistik tentang beribadat bersama para malaikat.