Jesus and the Essenes

By: Dolores Cannon

Narrated by: Carol Morrison, Saundra Kaye, Ted Snow

This extraordinary document represents a new form of historical research and straightens out many open questions and misinterpretations. It takes the form of direct dialogues between a modern researcher and a member of the Qumran Essene community. Alive around the time of Christ, this community has become the focus of ideas about the connection of Jesus' teachings to earlier traditions. This book gives a full description of the nature and purpose of the community and the birth and upbringing of Jesus and John the Baptist. Also, it gives Essene renderings of Key Old Testament stories concerning Moses, Ezekiel, Daniel, and others, plus startling insights into ancient history. This information is candid and for real, even about the Dead Sea Scrolls, and many Biblical images and statements are corrected and added to.

©2009 Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc. (P)2018 Ozark Mountain Publishing, Inc.

Great content. TERRIBLE Narrator

I’m a chill guy and few things get under my skin. The male narrator tho was flat out terrible. Talk about a death bullet to the most beautiful and intellectually jarring story.

I love a southern accent. Lived two years in the Deep South and adore that accent. This book is not the place for it. I found myself feeling so annoyed when his voice came on that it ruined the experience. This review is not the best because all I’m focusing on is his voice. It’s so bad I can’t continue and am just gonna buy the book. I recommend anyone buying the book cuz this voice is just too hard to get past.

Amazing

Incredible, I’m not a Christian but I am hooked on Dolores’ books so I left this one for last. I was quite amazed of the history and story. I wish all of her books were on audible. On the other hand, the narration was not my favorite. I love a southern accent, however when the character is from the Middle East, the accent is not appropriate.

Thought Provoking

I would have given this book 5 stars, and would encourage anyone to explored this challenging subject matter.

The narrative is compelling and raises many questions that are worthy of exploration. The main narrator has an excellent speaking voice, however, I had to deduct stars due to the poor choice of voices for the two voices chosen for the main character. Hearing the voice of first century learned Essene, with the accent of a country bumpkin was a unbearable strength, it made listening to this book border on the ridiculous. Thankfully, the story made up for this poor casting, and is well worth the time.

So touching. Especially the lesson about his life

It is always interesting to hear about someone who lived in the past, listening to the accounts of what wel call "simple" life. I was always taught to love Jesus but always wondered "why"; always wondered if he was really real. This book opened my eyes to the knowing of the true Jesus.

Must read for EVERYONE!!!

This book clears up so many things that have been lost over the years, especially that which has been censored by the Catholic church.

Interesting

I really enjoyed the information presented in this book. Many of these ideas I wasn't familiar with and feel that it

get this book!!! mind blowing and it resonates

loved it!!! what a miracle to read it. I want more Dolores Cannon books on Audible

Fascinating story

The book can feel a little slow to start as she sets the scene for the information to come later in the book, but it’s an important part to set up the validity of what comes through. The story told is fascinating and really resonates as truth for me. The woman narrating is great, however they cast a man with a thick southern accent as the voice of the Essene teacher who tells the story. It was jarring at first to get used to the contrast, but over time I didn’t notice as much and just enjoyed the story.

Great book, just what I was looking for.

If you have always questioned the story of Jesus like I have my whole life, and could never get the answers you were looking for from traditional text, this may give you the answers you are looking for. Some people complained about the male narrator having a strong southern accent but once the story is going you don’t really notice. I appreciate this book, the author and the narrators. Thank you.

Enjoyed the book but not the Midwestern Twang

Why use a voiceover actor with such a strong Midwestern twang for the key character? It was so distracting and annoying, and not believable.