Vocabulary Entry

sadducean

|noun • adjective

noun

A member of a Jewish sect that existed during the Second Temple period, known for its strict adherence to the written law and rejection of oral traditions.

Example Sentences

"The Sadducees were often in conflict with the Pharisees over interpretations of the law."

"Many Sadducees held positions of power and influence in Jerusalem."

"In the New Testament, the Sadducees are mentioned as questioning Jesus's teachings."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The Sadducean view of resurrection differed significantly from that of the Pharisees."

"His arguments were grounded in a Sadducean interpretation of the text."

"The Sadducean emphasis on the Temple made them wary of reform movements."