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1 Political and Religious groups

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

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

5 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 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 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.

8 Political leaders Sent Jesus to Pilate Often corrupt Roman puppet kings

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