The Word Unveiled - Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes in the time of Jesus

The Word Unveiled

Apr 28 2026 | 00:35:46

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Show Notes

In this episode of The Word Unveiled, we dive deep into the complex social and religious landscape of 1st-century Judea. Explore the origins of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Essenes, and how the Maccabean Revolt and Greek oppression gave rise to these distinct groups. #twu #thewordunveiled #pharisees #sadducees #essenes

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