Sadducean
Americanadjective
noun
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Sadduceans
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And the Sadducean minority possessed a predominating influence in its consultations.
From Gloria Crucis addresses delivered in Lichfield Cathedral Holy Week and Good Friday, 1907 by J. H. (Joseph Hugh) Beibitz
Recall for a moment his arguments against the misuse of the Sabbath, against the superstition of unclean meats, against the Sadducean objection to the Resurrection.
From Philosophy and Religion Six Lectures Delivered at Cambridge by Hastings Rashdall
The ruling Sadducean priesthood insisted on the rigid enforcement of the law.
From Jewish Theology by Kaufmann Kohler
Some of the brightest jewels which shine in the life of Christ are the pure pearly coverings which he threw around Pharisaic pride, or Sadducean unbelief, or the self-righteous stumbles of his own disciples.
From The Parables of Our Lord by William Arnot
The notable thing in connection with the last days of Jesus' life is the joint opposition of Sadducean priests and Pharisaic scribes.
From The Life of Jesus of Nazareth by Rush Rhees
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