Character Profile: Chief Priests and Sadducees

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Why did the chief priests and Sadducees continue to oppose the early believers even after the crucifixion of Jesus? In this video Marc Turnage places the chief priests and Sadducees in their historical context and explains why the preaching of the apostles was unwelcome news to the Temple authorities in Jerusalem.

Why did the chief priests and Sadducees continue to oppose the early believers even after the crucifixion of Jesus? In this video Marc Turnage places the chief priests and Sadducees in their historical context and explains why the preaching of the apostles was unwelcome news to the Temple authorities in Jerusalem.


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  1. Interesting observation. However, Judas did not turn Yeshua over to the Romans, that would of been unpardonable in the eyes other Jews, the religious leaders did ,so on that point I agree. Still there are many aspects of Yeshuas trial from the narratives that do pose some issues, (see Haim Cohn, The trial & death of Jesus. Harper & Row English translation 1967, 1971)

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    Marc Turnage

    Marc is the CEO and founder of Biblical Expeditions and BibleX. He holds an MA in Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins from Jerusalem University College, and a PhD from the Land of Israel Studies department at Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel. He has 25+…
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