# Sadducee

## Definition

The Sadducees were a political group of Jewish priests during the time of Jesus Christ who supported Roman rule and who did not believe in the resurrection.

* ​The Sadducees tended to be wealthy, upper class Jews who held powerful leadership positions such as chief priest and high priest.
* The duties of the Sadducees included maintenance of the temple complex and priestly tasks such as offering sacrifices.
* The Sadducees and the Pharisees played a major role in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
* Jesus spoke against these two religious groups because of their selfishness and hypocrisy.