The politicized Sadducees were chiefly wealthy aristocrats, known for their adroit diplomacy ever since the Hasmonaean uprising in the mid - second century B.C.E.
Politiseerunud saduserid olid peamiselt rikkad aristokraadid, kes olid tuntud oma osava diplomaatia poolest juba Hasmoneide ülestõusu ajal teise sajandi keskel e.m.a.