Maintainers of the Mosaic Law, against the invasion of Greek customs. They joined the Machabees in the struggle against Antiochus IV. Some think that they are identical with the later Pharisees.
Maintainers of the Mosaic Law, against the invasion of Greek customs. They joined the Machabees in the struggle against Antiochus IV. Some think that they are identical with the later Pharisees.
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