sadducee (Meaning)
sadducee (n)
a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees
sadducee (n.)
One of a sect among the ancient Jews, who denied the resurrection, a future state, and the existence of angels.
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a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the PhariseesOne of a sect among the ancient Jews, who denied the resurrection, a future
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The Sadducees, a prominent priestly sect in ancient Judea, rejected the belief in resurrection and the afterlife.
Unlike the Pharisees, the Sadducees did not adhere to the strict oral traditions and rituals that defined the former sect.
The Sadducees held political authority in the Sanhedrin, the ruling council of Judea, and often came into conflict with the Pharisees.
The Sadducees rejected the idea of divine intervention in human affairs, believing instead in the supremacy of human reason and logic.
