The Essenes, a community of celibate men, held a high view of marriage. Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. John Bergsma discuss the Essenes’ practice of celibacy, the Book of Tobit, Jesus’ teachings on celibacy and marriage, and the attack on marriage today.
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