REPORT: RELIGIOUS LEADERS Religion was an important part of the background of the early church. This assignment allows you to explore one of two religious groups who saw Christ as their enemy and regularly opposed him.

Here is your goal for this assignment:

Write a report about Jewish religious leadership at the time of Christ

Write a 250-word report on either the Sadducees or the Pharisees. Your report should include information concerning the background of the religious group, their beliefs, their influence on the Jewish people, and their conflicts with Jesus Christ.

Remember to use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling when typing your essay.

Proper documentation includes both parenthetical citations within the body of your report anytime you summarize or quote a source, as well as a works cited page.