1st century Palestine was a special time for the Jewish faith, after the death of Jesus, and as much as they didn't like it Christianity was on the rise. However this wasn't the only thing, Judaism at this time was spawning all new sub-genres of faith. They split into four groups: The Pharisees, The Sadducees, The Zealots, and The Essenes. They all believed in YHWH, but they had different ideas and ways of how to praise him.
The Pharisees, which translates to separated ones in Hebrew, are known for their strict keepings of laws and traditions. Long-time political and religious rivals of the
Sadducees. They are known mostly for being ignorant to Jesus' power and would say, "The
Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked
The Pharisees, which translates to separated ones in Hebrew, are known for their strict keepings of laws and traditions. Long-time political and religious rivals of the
Sadducees. They are known mostly for being ignorant to Jesus' power and would say, "The
Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked