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Sadducee

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A Sadducee was a member of a Jewish sect or group that flourished in Judea during the Second Temple period, from the second century BCE until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. They were often associated with the priestly elite and had a conservative approach to religious practices and beliefs.

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As a noun:

1. The Sadducees held a prominent role in the religious and political life of ancient Judea.

2. The Sadducee sect did not believe in the resurrection of the dead.

3. Many Sadducees served as priests in the Temple.

As an adjective:

1. The Sadducee high priest was known for his strict adherence to traditional rituals.

2. The Sadducee teachings influenced the religious practices of the time.

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