Characters
Biblical figures
Messiah
The Pharisees
"Separated"
Bio Summary
פְּרוּשִׁים (Perushim)Influential religious group that sought holiness in daily life. Some opposed Jesus, others, like Nicodemus and Paul, embraced the Messiah.
Birth
century. II BC
Death
Transformed after 70 AD.
Family
origem: Secular movement devoted to the Lawconvicções: Oral Torah, Resurrection, Ritual purity
Key Events
- Debates about Saturday and tradition
- Participation in the Sanhedrin
- Confrontations with Jesus over hypocrisy
- Part of the scenario that led to the cross
Character Traits
ZealOrthodoxyRisk of hypocrisy
Historical Locations
JerusalemGalileeSynagogues
Life Lessons
- Zeal without mercy disfigures true holiness
- Jesus Confronts Empty Religiosity
- Even rigid groups can be reached by grace
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