They '''all''' were of Jewish descent, even though some, such as Matthew (a.k.a. Levi), worked for the Romans as a tax collector, and several of them are known by Greek names rather than Hebrew or Aramaic equivalents.
Yes, it is true that the 12 disciples of Jesus were Jewish.
They were all Jewish men.
None of the 12 disciples, as far as we know, were pharisees. However, the apostle Paul, the writer of most of the New Testament letters, was a Pharisee before his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. He was tutored in Jewish Law by the rabbi known as Gamaliel, and an expert in Jewish Law.
12 Disciples of Jesus
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How many disciples?There were 12 disciples. Judas betrayed Christ, and was replaced by Mathias.
The 12 disciples were not prophets.
The 12 disciples were allowed to take only a staff for their journey.
There is no clear historical evidence to definitively confirm whether the 12 disciples had wives or not. The Bible does not explicitly mention the marital status of all the disciples.
They are usually called the Apostles, but they are also referred to as the 12 Disciples. It's better to always include the 12 (with both Apostles and Disciples), both for clarity and also because Christ had many, many disciples.
Jesus had 12 Disciples
No, the 12 disciples were not specifically chosen from the 12 tribes of Israel. They were selected by Jesus from various backgrounds to follow him and spread his teachings.