Bible Questions and Answers

Browse all the questions that have been asked at thisisyourbible.com and see their answers, read the most recent questions and answers, or have a look at some prepared questions and answers on key Bible themes.

Sadducees [from Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia]

The Sadducees (Hebrew: צדוקים‎‎ Tzedukim) were a sect or group of Jews that were active in Ancient Israel during the Second Temple period, starting from the second century BCE through the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE. The sect was identified by Josephus with the upper social and economic echelon of Judean society, and may have been comprised originally of members of the priestly clan. As a whole, the sect fulfilled various political, social and religious roles, including maintaining the Temple. They are believed to have ceased to exist sometime after the destruction of Herod's Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE.

I hope you have found this helpful.

God bless,
Mike