The Pharisees
6/11/202647 min
The Pharisees are one of the most familiar names in the ancient world, but are they also one of the most misunderstood?
Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Helen Bond to step back into first-century Judea, where the Pharisees were debating law, purity and resurrection under foreign rule. They look at how much power the Pharisees really had, their debates with Jesus in the Gospels, and how focussed they were on the idea of a 'messiah'.
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Presented by Tristan Hughes. Edited and produced by Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
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Ever wondered why the Romans were defeated in the Teutoburg Forest? What secrets lie buried in prehistoric Ireland? Or what made Alexander truly great? With a subscription to History Hit, you can explore our ancient past alongside the world's leading historians and archaeologists. You'll also unlock hundreds of hours of original documentaries with a brand new release every single week, covering everything from the ancient world to World War II. Just visit historyhit.com/subscribe. [dramatic music] The Pharisees. We've all heard the name. Remembered for their opposition to Jesus of Nazareth during his teachings in Judea 2,000 years ago. Educated men who challenged him on his beliefs. Today, the Pharisees divide opinion. Positively portrayed in Judaism, negatively for so long in Christianity. But who actually were these people? How much power and influence did they have in ancient Judea? What did they believe in? And did they really have next to nothing in common with the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth? Welcome to The Ancients. I'm Tristan Hughes, your host, and this is the story of the Pharisees. Our guest is Dr Helen Bond,