Who were the Sadducees? Did they support the Zealots?

Answer 1

The Sadducees were a Jewish sect that existed during the Second Temple period (530 BCE - 70 CE). They were a powerful and influential group of aristocratic priests and lay leaders who were in control of the Temple and its finances. They were known for their strict interpretation of the Torah and their opposition to the Pharisees.

The Sadducees did not support the Zealots, a Jewish nationalist movement that sought to overthrow Roman rule in Judea. The Zealots were seen as a threat to the Sadducees' power and influence, and the two groups were often in conflict.