How did the Pharisees, Sadducees and Essenes interpret the Torah differently and what were the implications of these differing interpretations?

Instructions

- The paper must include: - an introduction- body paragraphs consisting of a critical analysis of primary and secondary sources with arguments pro and against the theories about each sect - a well constructed conclusion with your opinion based on the arguments about how the biblical interpretation of these three sects differ from one another Sources: - Must use one primary source: Josephus (Antiquities)link: https://ryanfb.github.io/loebolus-data/L203.pdf - Must use 5 secondary sources: 1. https://books.google.ca/books?id=3gl7Abo0YEUC&printsec=frontcover&dq=The+flourishing+of+Jewish+sects+in+the+Maccabean+era+:+an+interpretation&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwijwrua3MvXAhXHh1QKHfQ8CJ8Q6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&q=The%20flourishing%20of%20Jewish%20sects%20in%20the%20Maccabean%20era%20%3A%20an%20interpretation&f=false2. https://books.google.ca/books?id=pX6L19rwOT8C&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false3. http://www.baytagoodah.com/uploads/9/5/6/0/95600058/262596668-from-the-maccabees-to-the-mishnah.pdf4. An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism by Lester L Grabbe (uploaded in additional materials) 5. The Jewish Background of Christianity by N Levison (uploaded in additional materials)

Answer

Pharisees, Sadducees and Essenes IntroductionAncient Judaism, just like modern Judaism, often relied on the teachings of the written law as well as various oral traditional teachings passed on from generation to the next. Within ancient Judaism, there existed various groups that sought to establish and enforce their own interpretations of the Torah on various aspects of life. While not entirely considered as sects, these groups held differing viewpoints of life and religion based on how they interpreted the Pentateuch. Much account of what is known about one of these groups, the Pharisees, can be traced from biblical writings especially when it concerns their opposition to Christs teachings. Lester argues that the perception that has been created regarding these groups is that their p...
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