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The Tzedokim were students of Tzadok, and the Beitusim were students of Beitus. Both of these
individuals rejected the authority of the Oral Torah (Avos d'Rebbi Nasan 5:2).
However, like other groups throughout history, the rejection of the authority of the Oral Torah, was just
a screen for their rejection of the divinity of the entire Torah.