Jewish Groups at the Time of Jesus

Question 1

Group of influential Jews active in Palestine that advocated to strict observance of the Sabbath rest, purity rituals, tithing, and food restrictions based on the Hebrew Scriptures and on later traditions.

Answer 1

Pharisees

Question 2

It is another prominent group of Jews in Palestine that were probably smaller elite group which followed the laws of the Hebrew Bible but rejected newer traditions.

Answer 2

Sadducees

Question 3

A smaller group or sect that lived a communal monastic lifestyle at Qumram, where the Dead Sea Scrolls found in 1947 that are usually associated with them.

Answer 3

Essenes

Question 4

A faction that supported the policies and government of the Herodian family, especially during the time of Herod Antipas.

Answer 4

Herodians

Question 5

One of several different revolutionary groups who opposed the Roman occupation of Israel.

Answer 5

Zealots

Question 6

4 members of tribe of Levi

Answer 6

1. High Priest
2. Chief Priest
3. Priests
4. Levites

Question 7

These are men specially trained in writing and influential as interpreters and teachers of the Law and agents of the rulers.

Answer 7

Scribes

Question 8

The older men of a community who formed the ruling elite and were often members of official councils.

Answer 8

Elders

Question 9

3 major Jewish groups

Answer 9

1. Pharisees
2. Sadducees
3. Essenes

Question 10

A first century Jewish historian that describes the 3 major Jewish groups.

Answer 10

Josephus

Question 11

Pharisees leaders

Answer 11

Rabbis/Teachers

Question 12

Hebrew term for Sadducees and its meaning

Answer 12

Tsaddiqim (Righteous ones)

Question 13

The high priest under King David where the name “sadducees” comes from.

Answer 13

Zadok