PHARISEES, THE[edit | edit source]

Torrey's New Topical Textbook[edit | edit source]

A sect of the Jews

The strictest observers of the Mosaic ritual

By descent, especially esteemed

Character of

8; Ga 1:14

righteous

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Believed in the resurrection &c

Made broad their phylacteries

Their opinions, a standard for others

Many priest and Levites were of

Many rulers, lawyers, and scribes were of

Had disciples

Some came to John for baptism

As a body, rejected John's baptism

CHRIST

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Sent officers to apprehend Christ

Often sought to destroy Christ