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1 Political and Religious groups

2 The Sanhedrin Composed of 70 Jewish leaders
Acknowledged only the books of Moses as Scripture Members included Scribes, Pharisees and Sadducees Given authority to offer sacrifices and instruct the people

3 Sadducees Accepted only the Pentateuch
Worked to retain their power with the Romans Lived apart from society Came from among the wealthiest Jews

4 Zealots Opposed Roman rule Many came from Galilee
Jesus disciple Simon was one Name means “separated”

5 Scribes Studied and taught the law to others
Created many additional rules Faithful remnant of God’s people Enforced the laws of the Bible and their own rules as though they had been given by God

6 Pharisees Followed the rules out of duty not out of love for God
Made and enforced a rigid code of laws Were careful to obey all the laws Opposed Roman rule

7 Essenes Opposed the Roman empire Lived apart from society in communes
Community that produced the Dead Sea Scrolls Attempted to receive a new covenant with God.

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