Vocabulary Entry

sadducee

|noun

noun

A member of an ancient Jewish sect that held a strict interpretation of the Torah and denied resurrection.

Example Sentences

"The Sadducees were often in conflict with the Pharisees regarding religious laws."

"During the time of Jesus, the Sadducees played a significant role in the Sanhedrin."

"Many believed that the Sadducees had too much political power in ancient Israel."