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For the Oxford Companion and the Oxford Guide below, follow these steps:
1. Click on the title
2. Use the "search within bar" located on the lefthand side of the page about half down and search using the name of a particular 2nd Temple Jewish sect (Pharisee, Sadducee, Essene, etc.). Do not use the search bar at the top right. Consult the photo below for help locating the correct search bar.