I don't see that the Hebrews were ipso-facto Pharisees if other specialty groups ceased to exist. I do concede though they could be a huge influence in the teaching and furtherance of the oral traditions going forward.

My understanding was that the Sadducees were mainly a political group. There were also Herodians, Zealots, and others akin to denominations, organizations and political groups within Christianity.

I've come to the end of my interest in delving into this at this time, thanks for the discussion.

As for my definitions, I do seem to follow this point of view: https://www.gotquestions.org/first-Jew.html

I don't see that the Hebrews were ipso-facto Pharisees if other specialty groups ceased to exist. I do concede though they could be a huge influence in the teaching and furtherance of the oral traditions going forward.

My understanding was that the Sadducees were mainly a political group. There were also Herodians, Zealots, and others akin to denominations, organizations and political groups within Christianity.

I've come to the end of my interest in delving into this at this time, thanks for the mostly civil discussion.

As for my definitions, I do seem to follow this point of view: https://www.gotquestions.org/first-Jew.html