New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Sadducees, The

• A sect of the Jews Acts 5:17
• Denied the resurrection and a future state Mt. 22:23; Lk. 20:27
• The resurrection a cause of dispute between them and the Pharisees Acts 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; Mk. 12:19-27
  • Silenced Mt. 22:34
• Persecuted the Christians Acts 4:1, 5:17, 18, 40