SADDUCEES, THE

- A sect of the Jews Ac 5:17 - Denied the resurrection and a future stated Mt 22:23; Lu 20:27 - The resurrection a cause of dispute between them and the Pharisees Ac 23:6-9 - Were refused baptism by John Mt 3:7 - CHRIST . Tempted by Mt 16:1 . Cautioned his disciples against their principles Mt 16:6,11,12 . Vindicated the resurrection against Mt 22:24-32; Mr 12:19-27 . Silenced Mt 22:34 - Persecuted the Christians Ac 4:1; 5:17,18,40