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