Hasidim (Ancient)

(Hebrew, “pious ones” or “faithful ones”)
An ancient sect of Judaism that flourished during the time of the Hasmonean revolt (140-147 BC). From this post-captivity sect probably came the Sadducees, Pharisees, and Essenes. These Jews sought to preserve the classic Jewish religion in the midst of the supposed compromise during the ensuing Hellenization of the Jews […]

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