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[[file:Edouard Moyse Le Grand Sanhédrin 1867.jpg |thumb| 400px |''The Great Sanhedrin'' by Edouard Moyse, 1867: The Sanhedrin ''was'' the supreme court of Judea. The council was composed of the high priest as the presiding officer and 70 members, the majority of whom were Sadducees. ]]
<!-- 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 hinder 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>
: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==
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*'''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.” 12 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]}}
{{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==
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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>
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's siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sadducee Sadducee], ''Britannica''</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' siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sadducee Sadducee], ''Britannica''</ref>


==See also==
==See also==