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Article 13: Pharisees and Sadducees – Religious and Theological Disputes in Second Temple Judaism
1. IntroductionWithin the religious landscape of Second Temple Judaism, the Pharisees and Sadducees were two prominent groups whose theological and political differences often brought them into conflict. Though both groups were influential contemporaneously, their disputes reveal tensions within the Jewish religious leadership during the time of Jesus and the early…
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7.6 Stories of Pharisees and Sadducees
🔹 Story 1: Jesus Rebuked the Pharisees for Hypocrisy Main Characters: Jesus, PhariseesStory Summary: Jesus condemned the Pharisees for outward religiosity while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness. He called them “whitewashed tombs”—appearing righteous but full of hypocrisy.Key Verses: Matthew 23:1–36Theme Connection: True faith is not about appearances but sincere devotion…