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[[ | <!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:사두개인]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->The '''Sadducees''' (Greek: Σαδδουκαῖος, Saddoukaîois<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/4523.htm Strong's Greek: 4523. Σαδδουκαῖος], ''Bible Hub''</ref>) were members of a sect within Judaism, also known as [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Zadokite Zadokites]. The name Sadducee is thought to have originated from [https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780195393361/obo-9780195393361-0229.xml Zadok], the high priest during the time of [[David]] and [[Solomon]].<ref>[https://www.worldhistory.org/Sadducees/ Sadducees], ''World History Encyclopedia''</ref> Alongside the [[The Pharisees|Pharisees]], the Sadducees held significant influence in Jewish society during the time of Jesus. | ||
The '''Sadducees''' (Greek: Σαδδουκαῖος, Saddoukaîois<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/4523.htm Strong's Greek: 4523. Σαδδουκαῖος], ''Bible Hub''</ref>) were members of a sect within Judaism, also known as [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Zadokite Zadokites]. The name Sadducee is thought to have originated from [https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780195393361/obo-9780195393361-0229.xml Zadok], the high priest during the time of [[David]] and [[Solomon]].<ref>[https://www.worldhistory.org/Sadducees/ Sadducees], ''World History Encyclopedia''</ref> Alongside the [[The Pharisees|Pharisees]], the Sadducees held significant influence in Jewish society during the time of Jesus. | |||
==Origin of the Sadducees== | ==Origin of the Sadducees== | ||
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:Although the Sadducees and Pharisees pursued different religious paths, both worked together to persecute [[Jesus]] and the [[Apostle|apostles]] and | :Although the Sadducees and Pharisees pursued different religious paths, both worked together to persecute [[Jesus]] and the [[Apostle|apostles]] and hindered the spread of the gospel.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+16%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Matthew 16:1–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> After the Sadducees attempted to test Jesus and were left speechless, the Pharisees immediately came to test Him as well.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+23%3A23-46&version=NIV |title=Matthew 23:23–46 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> When Jesus rebuked their wrongdoings and illuminated the people with the truth of the [[Bible|Scriptures]], the Sadducees, feeling threatened, joined forces with the Pharisees to conspire to kill Jesus.<ref name="모의">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+11%3A47-53&version=NIV |title=John 11:47–53 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==Jesus and the Sadducees== | ==Jesus and the Sadducees== | ||
Unlike the Pharisees, who were closely connected with the people through the [[synagogue]] system of Judea, the Sadducees were detached, centering their activities around the temple. As a result, they had fewer interactions with Jesus than the Pharisees. However, the Sadducees, who accepted only the Pentateuch as authoritative, tested Jesus multiple times using the [[Law of Moses]] and demanded signs and miracles from Him. Despite claiming to uphold the authority of the Pentateuch, they failed to recognize the Savior who the Pentateuch testified about and even led the plot to kill Him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+18%3A15-20&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 18:15–20 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+3%3A20-24&version=NIV |title=Acts 3:20–24 |quote= }}</ref><ref name="모의" /> | Unlike the Pharisees, who were closely connected with the people through the [[synagogue]] system of Judea, the Sadducees were detached, centering their activities around the temple. As a result, they had fewer interactions with Jesus than the Pharisees. However, the Sadducees, who accepted only the Pentateuch as authoritative, tested Jesus multiple times using the [[The Law of Moses & the Law of Christ|Law of Moses]] and demanded signs and miracles from Him. Despite claiming to uphold the authority of the Pentateuch, they failed to recognize the Savior who the Pentateuch testified about and even led the plot to kill Him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+18%3A15-20&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 18:15–20 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+3%3A20-24&version=NIV |title=Acts 3:20–24 |quote= }}</ref><ref name="모의" /> | ||
*'''Controversy Over the Resurrection''' | *'''Controversy Over the Resurrection''' | ||
:The Sadducees did not believe in the [[resurrection]] or in [[Angel|angels]], rejecting the existence of the spiritual realm. They believed the [[soul]] perished with the body. Using the law that required a brother to marry his deceased brother’s wife to continue the family line, they posed a question to Jesus about the resurrection.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+25%3A5&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 25:5 |quote= }}</ref> Jesus refuted their argument by teaching that there | :The Sadducees did not believe in the [[resurrection]] or in [[Angel|angels]], rejecting the existence of the spiritual realm. They believed the [[soul]] perished with the body. Using the law that required a brother to marry his deceased brother’s wife to continue the family line, they posed a question to Jesus about the resurrection.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+25%3A5&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 25:5 |quote= }}</ref> Jesus refuted their argument by teaching that there would be no marriage or giving in marriage in the resurrection and by citing the words from the Pentateuch. | ||
{{quote5 |내용= That same day the '''Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection''', came to him with a question. “Teacher,” they said, “Moses told us that if a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died, and since he had no children, he left his wife to his brother. The same thing happened to the second and third brother, right on down to the seventh. Finally, the woman died. Now then, at the resurrection, whose wife will she be of the seven, since all of them were married to her?” Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. But about the resurrection of the dead—have you not read what God said to you, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead but of the living.” When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2022%3A23%E2%80%9333&version=NIV Matthew 22:23–33]}} | {{quote5 |내용= That same day the '''Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection''', came to him with a question. “Teacher,” they said, “Moses told us that if a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died, and since he had no children, he left his wife to his brother. The same thing happened to the second and third brother, right on down to the seventh. Finally, the woman died. Now then, at the resurrection, whose wife will she be of the seven, since all of them were married to her?” Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. But about the resurrection of the dead—have you not read what God said to you, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead but of the living.” When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2022%3A23%E2%80%9333&version=NIV Matthew 22:23–33]}} | ||
:Jesus quoted [[God]]’s words from the [[book of Exodus]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+3%3A6&version=NIV |title=Exodus 3:6 |quote= }}</ref> referring to the God of [[Abraham]], [[Isaac]], and [[Jacob]] as the God of the “living.” By doing so, He taught that although these patriarchs had been dead for a long time, He indicated that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were alive in spirit. He also added that all people are alive to God. Astonished by His teaching, the Sadducees dared not ask any further questions and left.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+20%3A27-40&version=NIV |title=Luke 20:27–40 |quote= }}</ref> | :Jesus quoted [[God]]’s words from the [[book of Exodus]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+3%3A6&version=NIV |title=Exodus 3:6 |quote= }}</ref> referring to the God of [[Abraham]], [[Isaac]], and [[Jacob]] as the God of the “living.” By doing so, He taught that although these patriarchs had been dead for a long time, He indicated that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were alive in spirit. He also added that all people are alive to God. Astonished by His teaching, the Sadducees dared not ask any further questions and left.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+20%3A27-40&version=NIV |title=Luke 20:27–40 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*'''Jesus’ Rebuke''' | *'''Jesus’ Rebuke''' | ||
:Jesus pointed out that if they believed in the writings of [[Moses]] (the Pentateuch), they would also believe in Him and His teachings. This made it clear that the faith of the Sadducees, who acknowledged the Pentateuch but rejected Jesus, was not recognized by God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A46-47&version=NIV |title=John 5:46–47 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Jesus rebuked the Sadducees, who were seeking a sign, as well as the Pharisees, and warned His disciples to beware of their teachings. | :Jesus pointed out that if they believed in the writings of [[Moses]] (the Pentateuch), they would also believe in Him and His teachings. This made it clear that the faith of the Sadducees, who acknowledged the Pentateuch but rejected Jesus, was not recognized by God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A46-47&version=NIV |title=John 5:46–47 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Jesus rebuked the Sadducees, who were seeking a sign, as well as the Pharisees, and warned His disciples to beware of their teachings. | ||
{{quote5 |내용= The Pharisees and '''Sadducees''' came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, “. . . A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Jesus then left them and went away. . . . Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “. . . How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” | {{quote5 |내용= The Pharisees and '''Sadducees''' came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, “. . . A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Jesus then left them and went away. . . . Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “. . . How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but '''against the teaching of the''' Pharisees and '''Sadducees'''. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016%3A1%E2%80%9312&version=NIV Matthew 16:1–12]}} | ||
==Post-Jesus History== | ==Post-Jesus History== | ||
After Jesus’ resurrection, the Sadducees spread falsehoods and sought to absolve themselves by involving the Roman governor. When the guards who had been stationed at Jesus’ tomb reported the news of [[Jesus’ Resurrection|His resurrection]] to the chief priests and [[elders]], they bribed the soldiers and instructed them to spread the lie that the disciples had stolen Jesus’ body. They reassured the soldiers, promising that if any issues arose, they would speak to the Roman governor on their behalf.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A11-15&version=NIV |title=Matthew 28:11–15 |quote= }}</ref> | After Jesus’ resurrection, the Sadducees spread falsehoods and sought to absolve themselves by involving the Roman governor. When the guards who had been stationed at Jesus’ tomb reported the news of [[Jesus’ Resurrection|His resurrection]] to the chief priests and [[elders]], they bribed the soldiers and instructed them to spread the lie that the disciples had stolen Jesus’ body. They reassured the soldiers, promising that if any issues arose, they would speak to the Roman governor on their behalf.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A11-15&version=NIV |title=Matthew 28:11–15 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
Despite this opposition, the [[Apostle|apostles]], who had witnessed Jesus’ resurrection and [[Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], zealously spread the [[gospel]], empowered by the blessing of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]] on [[Pentecost]]. As the apostles preached Jesus’ name and performed miracles, more and more people, including many priests from the Sadducees, came to accept the [[Christ]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A33-35&version=NIV |title=Acts 4:33–35 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A7&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This stirred jealousy among the Sadducees, who often unjustly arrested and imprisoned the apostles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Acts 4:1–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+5%3A18&version=NIV |title=Acts 5:18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> They also joined forces with the Pharisees to stone [[Stephen]] to death.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A8-8&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:8–8:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | Despite this opposition, the [[Apostle|apostles]], who had witnessed Jesus’ resurrection and [[The Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], zealously spread the [[gospel]], empowered by the blessing of the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]] on [[Pentecost]]. As the apostles preached Jesus’ name and performed miracles, more and more people, including many priests from the Sadducees, came to accept the [[Christ]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A33-35&version=NIV |title=Acts 4:33–35 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A7&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This stirred jealousy among the Sadducees, who often unjustly arrested and imprisoned the apostles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Acts 4:1–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+5%3A18&version=NIV |title=Acts 5:18 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> They also joined forces with the Pharisees to stone [[Stephen]] to death.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A8-8&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:8–8:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
Having greatly benefited from making Jerusalem their stronghold, the Sadducees faded into history after the destruction of the temple—their central place of activity—during the Roman general Titus' | Having greatly benefited from making Jerusalem their stronghold, the Sadducees faded into history after the destruction of the temple—their central place of activity—during the Roman general Titus' siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sadducee Sadducee], ''Britannica''</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
