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What was a primary criticism of the Pharisees' approach to religious practice?
What was a primary criticism of the Pharisees' approach to religious practice?
- Their rejection of interaction with Roman authorities.
- Their tendency to prioritize external actions over inner piety. (correct)
- Their disbelief in angels and spirits.
- Their strict adherence to written scripture above oral tradition.
Which texts were considered authoritative by the Sadducees?
Which texts were considered authoritative by the Sadducees?
- Only the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. (correct)
- Selections from the Pentateuch and certain prophetic books.
- The entire Hebrew Bible, including the Prophets and Writings.
- Both the Pentateuch and the oral traditions.
In contrast to the Pharisees, how were the Sadducees typically characterized in terms of social standing and political engagement?
In contrast to the Pharisees, how were the Sadducees typically characterized in terms of social standing and political engagement?
- More focused on oral traditions and less concerned with written law.
- Wealthier and more inclined to cooperate with the Romans. (correct)
- Less influential and more resistant to Roman rule.
- More popular among the common people and less favored by the elite.
Despite their theological differences, on what point did the Pharisees and Sadducees find common ground?
Despite their theological differences, on what point did the Pharisees and Sadducees find common ground?
A key theological difference between the Pharisees and Sadducees concerned the belief in:
A key theological difference between the Pharisees and Sadducees concerned the belief in:
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Pharisees
Pharisees
A Jewish sect focused on law and rituals, leading to self-righteousness.
Sadducees
Sadducees
A Jewish group that accepted only the Pentateuch and denied afterlife.
Contrast of beliefs
Contrast of beliefs
Pharisees emphasized oral traditions, while Sadducees rejected them.
Role of wealth
Role of wealth
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Common stance on Jesus
Common stance on Jesus
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Study Notes
Pharisees and Opponents
- Pharisees often focused on external religious observances, sometimes to the exclusion of internal piety.
- They emphasized the minutiae of the law, and saw their own interpretations as the true faith.
- This sometimes led to a sense of superiority and self-righteousness, which contrasted with other groups.
- Some Pharisees clashed with Jesus, viewing his authority as a threat to their own interpretations of the law.
Sadducees
- Sadducees primarily adhered to the written law.
- They rejected oral traditions and beliefs in prophets, angels, and the afterlife.
- Sadducees were often seen as allies of the Romans.
Jewish Groups and Romans
- Jewish groups, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees, differed on their approach to Roman rule, with Pharisees sometimes avoiding direct contact.
- Sadducees sometimes cooperated with Romans.
- This affected religious and political issues in the region.
Jesus and the Jewish Groups
- Jesus was seen as a threat to both Pharisees and Sadducees, though they approached the threat from different positions.
- The groups viewed Jesus as a blasphemer.
Jesus' Death
- Jesus' death was often a shared goal of both Pharisees and Sadducees.
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