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In Quest of the Historical Pharisees by Jacob Neusner and Bruce Chilton

Pinchas Shir

19 Oct 2025 — 1 min read

This academic volume that reexamines one of the most influential yet often misunderstood groups in Jewish and Christian history - The Pharisees. Long portrayed in simplistic or negative terms, especially through the lens of the New Testament, here the Pharisees are portrayed in a fuller historical, social, and religious context. Jacob Neusner and Bruce Chilton bring together leading scholars of Judaism and early Christianity to explore who the Pharisees really were. Challenging stereotypes and opening fresh perspectives, In Quest of the Historical Pharisees offers readers a more nuanced understanding of this formative movement. This book contains essential information for students of biblical studies, Jewish history, and Christian origins. (see it on Amazon in paper format)

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