ההלכה ’ הפרושית ’ ב ’ מקצת מעשי תורה ’ והשתקפותה בפקודת אנטיוכוס השלישי

In this paper, the author examines the date of the Halakhic polemics in the Temple as discussed by the writers of 4QMMT. These polemics are instructive concerning the history of the 'Pharisaic' views and the date when the founders of the Qumran sect separated themselves from the Temple service. The author asserts that the second decree of Antiochus III (Ant. 12: 145-146) reflects certain Halakhic principles which can be ascribed to the authorities in the Temple and in Jerusalem. The Halakhic practices described in the decree may shown to be identical to those ascribed to the priestly leadership by the writers of 4QMMT.