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Sadducees (1236)

Origin
Generally the Sadducees are thought to take their name from "Zadok" a high priest during David's reign.
 
Characteristics
  • Zadok - high priest during David’s reign
  • Favored Helenization and political power it brought
  • Numerically small
  • Educated men
  • Socialogically - sophisticated, urban calss centered around Jersulem
  • Land owners
  • Liberal politacally
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    BELIEFS

    Sources
    [Metzger, 42]

    Last Updated Thursday, February 24, 2000

    Last Updated 24 February, 2000

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