Joseph and Mary were members of the religious sect called the Essenes. The Essenes were students of astrology, numerology, phrenology, and the study of the return of individuals, or reincarnation. They practiced their simple faith in private, but had been persecuted by leaders of the people. This had caused the saying, as given by the Sadducees, "There is no resurrection" or "There is no reincarnation" - which is what the statement meant in that period.
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The Maiden Mary
The Essenes maintained a purity of teaching that they hoped would fulfill the promises that had been given from the beginnings of human history - that a Messiah would come for the salvation and resurrection of the human race. Their preparation for the Messiah took 300 years. Hence there was a continued preparation and dedication of those among the Essene community who might be the channels through which this chosen vessel might enter-through choice - into materiality.Thus in Mt. Carmel, where there were the priests of His faith, the maidens were chosen who were dedicated to this purpose, this office, this service.
Among them was Mary, the beloved,the chosen one; and she, as had been foretold, was chosen as the channel.Thus she was separated and kept in closer associations with and in the careof this office. That was the beginning. That was the foundation of what you term the Church.
For this purpose, Mary's mother, Anna, brought her to the temple when she was four years old to dedicate her in service to the studies and purposes of the Essenes. Though some doubted Anna's claim that Mary had been conceived without Anna's knowing a man, Mary had been perfect in body and in mind for service there, and she was accepted.
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