sadducean
/səˈduːsiən/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the Sadducees, an ancient Jewish sect that rejected certain religious traditions and beliefs (such as the resurrection of the dead).
- The historian explained the Sadducean view that there is no afterlife.
- Some of the priests held Sadducean beliefs about the Torah.
- Her lecture focused on the Sadducean rejection of oral traditions.
- Skeptical or denying of spiritual or supernatural realities; materialistic in outlook.
- She took a Sadducean approach to the story, looking for a natural explanation.
- His Sadducean attitude made him doubt any talk of miracles.
- The philosopher's Sadducean arguments dismissed the idea of an immortal soul.
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- A member of the Sadducees, a Jewish sect active in ancient times that emphasized the written Torah and denied the resurrection and angels.
- In the New Testament, a Sadducean questions Jesus about marriage after death.
- The Sadducean held a position of power in the temple in Jerusalem.
- The Sadducean argued with the Pharisee about the resurrection.
- A person who is skeptical or denies spiritual or supernatural beliefs.
- He was a modern Sadducean, always demanding scientific proof for everything.
- The writer portrayed the character as a Sadducean who mocked religious faith.
- In the debate, she played the Sadducean, challenging every claim of divine intervention.