What is a pharasiee?

Answer 1

A Pharisee was a member of the Religious people in the days of Jesus Christ and his life on this earth. Generally, there were two common groups mentioned in The Bible beginning in Matthew 3:7 where the Pharisees and Sadducees were called out as a "brood of vipers."

Not only were Pharisees and Sadducees religious groups, they were also strong players in the social scene of the day. They had strong influence over the people (and not generally liked), political influence with those in leadership, and a higher than thou attitude when it came to anything religious. Thus, Jesus and His followers were considered rebels and needed to be blotted out. See the story of the crucifixion for more details.

Answer 2

A Pharisee was a member of a Jewish religious sect during the time of Jesus, known for their strict adherence to the Jewish law and traditions. They were respected for their knowledge of scripture and were often seen as the religious leaders of their communities. However, they were also criticized by Jesus for their hypocrisy and focus on outward rituals rather than genuine faith.