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The Therapeutae: Jewish Mystics of Ancient Egypt | Forgotten Ascetic Sect of Alexandria

Discover the lost world of the Therapeutae, a mystical Jewish sect that lived in isolation near Alexandria, Egypt during the Second Temple period. Long before Christian monasticism emerged, these early Jewish ascetics were already practicing celibacy, fasting, meditation, and philosophical contemplation in search of divine truth.

Described by Philo of Alexandria, the Therapeutae blended Jewish spirituality with Greek philosophical traditions like Platonism and Stoicism. Living in solitude during the week, they would gather on Shabbat for shared meals, hymns, and mystical interpretation of sacred texts. Their lifestyle echoed elements of the Essenes and other temple-independent Jewish sects, yet their unique blend of Jewish mysticism and Hellenistic thought made them one of the most enigmatic religious communities of the ancient world.

📘 Learn how this contemplative sect shaped Jewish spirituality, inspired future monastic traditions, and maintained faith far from the Temple.

🌿 Key Themes Covered:
Origins and beliefs of the Therapeutae

Influence of Philo of Alexandria

Jewish mysticism and ascetic practices

Life near Lake Mareotis, Egypt

Weekly Shabbat rituals and sacred solitude

Comparison with Essenes and early monasticism

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