The statement that does not describe the Sadducees is "supported an independent Israel."
The Sadducees were a group of Jewish priests and aristocrats who were active during the Second Temple period. They are known for their rejection of oral traditions and emphasis on the written Torah, as well as their denial of resurrection and other beliefs associated with the Pharisees. However, their political stance was often aligned with the ruling powers of the time, including the Romans, which does not necessarily indicate a strong advocacy for an independent Israel in the way that was associated with other groups, such as the Zealots.
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