Hasmonean Dynasty (jan 1, 164 BC – jan 1, 63 BC)
Description:
The religious-minded Hasideans split in two.- Pharisee
- Essenes (Produce the Dead Sea Scrolls from the Qumran)
- The aristocratic and politically-minded supporters of the Hasmonean priest-kings become the Sadducees.
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Date:
jan 1, 164 BC
jan 1, 63 BC
~ 101 years