Which of the following is the Jewish party/governing body which seemed to be most often in conflict with Jesus and yet probably had teachings most similar to the teachings of Jesus?Group of answer choicesPhariseesSadduceesZealotsSanhedrinCenturions

The Jewish party/governing body which seemed to be most often in conflict with Jesus and yet probably had teachings most similar to the teachings of Jesus were the Pharisees.

Here's why:

1. The Pharisees were a religious group during the time of Jesus who were known for their strict adherence to the Old Testament laws.

2. Jesus often criticized the Pharisees for their legalism and hypocrisy. However, despite their conflicts, the teachings of Jesus and the Pharisees were similar in many ways. For example, both believed in the resurrection of the dead, which was a point of contention with the Sadducees who did not believe in life after death.

3. The Sadducees were more of a political group, who were generally in positions of power and did not believe in the supernatural.

4. The Zealots were a political movement who sought to incite the people of Judea Province to rebel against the Roman Empire and expel it from the Holy land by force of arms.

5. The Sanhedrin was the supreme council and tribunal of the Jews during postexilic times headed by a High Priest and having religious, civil, and criminal jurisdiction.

6. Centurions were officers in the Roman army. They weren't a Jewish religious group or governing body.

So, based on these descriptions, the Pharisees would be the group that had the most conflict with Jesus but also had the most similar teachings.