Which statement best describes the position of the Sadducees in Palestine during the first century C.E.?
A) The Sadducees believed that interpretation of religious law was for the temple priesthood.
B) The Sadducees rejected the authority of the Romans and refused their assistance in selecting new high priests for the Temple.
C) The Sadducees believed in life after death and a system of individual rewards and punishments.
D) The Sadducees were among the first and most enthusiastic converts to Christianity.
E) all of these

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The Sadducees believed that interpretation of religious law was the responsibility of the temple priesthood, rather than the scribes and Pharisees. They were often at odds with the Pharisees and were seen as more conservative in their outlook. The other statements are not accurate regarding the beliefs and position of the Sadducees.

Which Statement Best Describes the Position of the Sadducees in Palestine