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Not all who wander are lost
- Oct 21, 2014
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Jesus raised his friend, Lazarus from the dead. News of this spread, and the Sanhedrin decided they should meet. Apparently the Sadducees were the priests who were of the elite and okay with cooperating with Roman rule as long as they retained their status. The Pharisees wanted to be left alone to practice their religion, and as long as Rome didn't interfere with their religious practices, some were okay with the present situation as well.But he didn't do anything that is considered blasphemy under Jewish law.
It is my understanding it was the Sadducees who were the greater force against Jesus. Their concern that Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead would result in many following Jesus which Rome would see as an uprising. It appears that Rome expected Temple authorities to keep the people in line. The Sadducees (namely Caiaphas) noted that wouldn't it be better for one man (Jesus) to die, end any possible uproar among the people, to than have the entire nation perish at the hands of Rome.
What say you: Could the politicized Sadducees of that time plotted against Jesus to hand him over to the Romans?