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Religious Groups in Jesus' Time - ACADEMIA PLAY!

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In the first century, Judea was a powder keg under Roman occupation, marked by tension and apocalyptic fervor. Jewish society was divided into factions. Sadducees formed the corrupt aristocracy that controlled the Temple and collaborated with Rome. The Pharisees, of middle class and popular support, adapted the law to daily life and shared theology with Jesus. The Essenes were isolated ascetics in the desert awaiting the apocalypse, while the Ze…
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In the first century, Judea was a powder keg under Roman occupation, marked by tension and apocalyptic fervor. Jewish society was divided into factions. Sadducees formed the corrupt aristocracy that controlled the Temple and collaborated with Rome. The Pharisees, of middle class and popular support, adapted the law to daily life and shared theology with Jesus. The Essenes were isolated ascetics in the desert awaiting the apocalypse, while the Ze…

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academiaplay.net broke the news on Monday, July 27, 2026.
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