How Do You Spell SADDUCEES?

Pronunciation: [sˈadjuːsˌiːz] (IPA)

The word "Sadducees" is spelled with two "d's" and two "c's". This can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription of the word: /ˈsædʒəsiːz/. The "dʒ" sound in "Sadducees" is pronounced like a "j" sound. The double "c" in the middle of the word represents the "k" sound, while the double "d" at the end signifies the past tense of the verb "to seduce". Despite the unconventional spelling, "Sadducees" is a well-known term in religious history, referring to a sect of Jewish priests and scholars during the Second Temple period.

SADDUCEES Meaning and Definition

1. The Sadducees were a Jewish sect famous during the Second Temple period, most notably between the 2nd century BCE and the 1st century CE. They were a Jewish religious group mainly composed of the priestly elite and aristocracy, who wielded significant power and influence within the Jewish society. The name "Sadducees" derives from the Hebrew word "Zadok," referring to the high priest Zadok, who was believed to be their ancestor.

   The Sadducees were known for their strict adherence to the written text of the Torah, particularly the laws and traditions concerning the Temple worship and priestly duties. Unlike the Pharisees, who accepted and followed the oral traditions of the Jewish law, the Sadducees rejected them, recognizing only the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) as the authoritative scripture. This belief in the literal interpretation of the Torah set them apart from other Jewish sects of the time.

   As the priestly class, the Sadducees maintained control over the Temple and its rituals, which made them influential religious and political figures. They held conservative views and resisted any foreign influences, including the ruling powers of the time, such as the Romans. Their power often brought them into conflict with other Jewish groups, especially the Pharisees, who held a more popular following.

   Despite their significant influence, the Sadducees gradually declined in power following the destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans in 70 CE. With the absence of the Temple, their priestly duties became obsolete, leading to the disappearance of the Sadducees as a distinct religious sect.

2. A sect among the anc. Jews who denied the resurrection of the dead, or the existence of angels or spirits, and who adhered to the written law alone.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SADDUCEES

The word "Sadducees" has its origins in the Greek language. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "Saddoukaioi", which is itself a transliteration of the Hebrew word "Tzedoqim". "Tzedoqim" refers to the members of an ancient Jewish sect known as the Sadducees. The Greek term "Saddoukaioi" was likely used by Hellenized Jews during the Hellenistic period to refer to this particular sect. Over time, as the term was adopted by other cultures, it became more commonly known as "Sadducees" in English.