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Asceticism is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Asceticism has not been a dominant theme within Judaism, but minor-to-significant ascetic traditions have been a part of Jewish spirituality. [1]
Asceticism. ASCETICISM. Rigorous abstention from any form of self-indulgence which is based on the belief that renunciation of the desires of the flesh and self-mortification can bring man to a high spiritual state. Asceticism never occupied an important place in the Jewish religion. Judaism did not believe that the freedom of man's soul could ...
Asceticism is indigenous to the religions which posit as fundamental the wickedness of this life and the corruption under sin of the flesh. Buddhism, therefore, as well as Christianity, leads to ascetic practises.
v. t. e. The Essenes ( / ˈɛsiːnz, ɛˈsiːnz /; Hebrew: אִסִּיִים , Isiyim; Greek: Ἐσσηνοί, Ἐσσαῖοι, or Ὀσσαῖοι, Essenoi, Essaioi, Ossaioi) were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century BCE to the 1st century CE.
- 1st century CE
- Qumran (proposed)
- 2nd century BCE
The ascetic is detached from society, and has little opportunity to gossip, hate, or be dishonest in business. So which does G‑d desire? Which is the truly Jewish way of life? The Sparks. In a fascinating insight, the Baal Shem Tov explained that both are true Jewish values.
Again, it is an appetite whose satisfaction can lead one into sin. Washing. Cleansing oneself for pleasure or comfort is prohibited. Observant Jews do not shower, bathe, or wash their hands or faces, unless they are soiled with mud. The focus of this day is on internal, rather than external, cleanliness.
