So a horse in a novel and in actual existence can have exactly the same essence, even though clearly its metaphysical relationships with spiritual mind are radically different. (faith.org.uk)
The nation Israel is of the same essence as the man Israel. (religion-online.org)
However, he concludes that it is a conception of identity «in so far as both, body and soul, are only two modes of appearance of the same essence which it is possible to attain from an inner or an outer point of view.» (religion-online.org)