by admin | Sep 3, 2018 | Groups
Who were the Essenes? The Essenes were a Religious Sect in Israel that existed during the time of Christ. They are believed to have formed around 160 BC at the end of Maccabean Revolt. The Essenes differed greatly from the other main sects: the Pharisees and...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | Groups
Who were the Herodians? The Herodians were a political group that supported the rule of King Herod the Great and his offspring. They were Jews who embraced Greek culture and lifestyles and supported Rome’s plan to incorporate Greek culture into all the...
by admin | Sep 2, 2018 | Groups
The Pharisees (likely meaning “separated”) were a group of legalists that developed around 165-160 BC after the Maccabean revolt. They were a prominent religious and political group in the Hebrew Bible, particularly during the Second Temple period (circa...
by admin | Sep 2, 2018 | Groups
Sadducees The Sadducees were a prominent religious and political group in ancient Israel, particularly during the Second Temple period (circa 516 BCE – 70 CE). Although more of a political and aristocratic clique than a religious sect, they held distinctive...
by admin | Sep 2, 2018 | Groups
Who were the Scribes? After the days of Ezra, focused attention had been given to the study of the law. As time progressed an order of men came about who where became known as the “scribes.” These scribes had the special business of copying,...
