What were the three groups of Jews under roman rule?

Under Roman rule, the Jewish population was primarily divided into three groups: the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Essenes. The Pharisees emphasized oral tradition and the interpretation of the Torah, promoting a more flexible approach to Jewish law. The Sadducees, composed mainly of the priestly and wealthy class, held a more literal interpretation of the Torah and rejected the oral traditions. The Essenes, a smaller, ascetic group, withdrew from mainstream society and practiced communal living, often associated with the Dead Sea Scrolls.