Sympathetic Pharisees
A diverse subgroup within the Pharisaic movement who engaged respectfully with Jesus and protected the early church.
7 profiles tagged Sympathetic Pharisees.
A Ruler of the Pharisees
Pharisaic leader who hosted Jesus for a Sabbath meal
A prominent Jewish leader and Pharisee who invited Jesus to his home for a meal on the Sabbath, serving as a catalyst for profound teachings on humility and hospitality.
The Astonished Pharisee
Pharisee who hosted Jesus for a meal and was surprised by His lack of ritual washing
An unnamed member of the Pharisaic sect who invited Jesus to a meal and was surprised by Christ's disregard for ritual hand-washing traditions.
Gamaliel
Pharisee and teacher who defended the apostles before the Sanhedrin and mentored the Apostle Paul
A highly respected Pharisee and doctor of the Law who served in the Sanhedrin and advocated for the cautious, tolerant treatment of the early Christian apostles.
Nicodemus
Pharisee who visited Jesus by night and provided spices for his burial
A prominent member of the Sanhedrin and a Pharisee who transitioned from a cautious inquirer of Jesus to a courageous disciple following the crucifixion.
The Pharisees Who Warned Jesus
Pharisees who alerted Jesus to Herod Antipas's plot to kill him
A group of Jewish religious leaders who alerted Jesus to Herod Antipas's plot to assassinate him during his journey to Jerusalem.
Simon the Pharisee
Pharisee who hosted Jesus and witnessed the anointing by a sinful woman
A Galilean Pharisee who hosted Jesus for a meal, during which a sinful woman anointed Jesus' feet, leading to a profound teaching on forgiveness.
The Tribunal Pharisees
Jewish leaders who defended Paul the Apostle's belief in the resurrection during his trial before the Sanhedrin
A faction of Pharisees within the Sanhedrin who defended the Apostle Paul during his trial, affirming the reality of the resurrection and spiritual beings.