Hello! << Kent, I have the book from Edmond Bordeaux Szekely who claims to have found scriptures in the secret vatican archives originating from the Essenes from Jesus' times, and who published them. Using altavista i found yesterday an english version on the net at: http://www.inetex.com/joanne/what_did_jesus_say_about_eating_.htm I would like to meet or speak to a persons who triy to follow the described diet. Does anyone know someone? cheers Amadeus >> I am familiar with books on the Essenes and some of the new interpretations of the Dead Sea Scrolls which shed more light on their life. A scholar from Australia -- I dont remember her name at present -- has given some wonderful insights into the historical origins of the Bible and the historical Jesus, who was an Essene. The scrolls were long kept a secret from other scholars by the existing religious organisations -- because their full translation poses a threat to them. Although I do not eat what would be called an "Essene Diet" -- the term is not well defined -- I eat mostly raw fruits, vegetables, sprouts, soaked nuts, sea vegetables, algae, weeds. I have never felt better; My bio-markers are better than as a teenager. Cutting out cooked food -especially grains made for a much leaner and muscular physique. I am 5'8" and weigh about 140 lbs. mahesh