Dictionary of Bible Themes The Pharisees placed considerable emphasis upon the rigorous upholding of the law, particularly the traditional forms in which the law had been established by their predecessors. Matthew 23:1-3Pharisaic interpretation of the law Pharisees were the recognised custodians of the law Mark 7:3-4Pharisees emphasised the traditions of the elders See also Matthew 15:1-2For the Pharisees the oral law, the traditions of their predecessors, had an authority equal to that of the written law. Galatians 1:14pp Mk 7:5 Matthew 12:1-2Pharisaic observance of the law The Sabbath See also pp Mk 2:23-24 Luke 13:14pp Lk 6:1-2 Matthew 9:14Fasting See also pp Mk 2:18 Luke 18:9-12pp Lk 5:33 Matthew 23:23Tithing pp Lk 11:42 Acts 23:6-9Pharisaic doctrine Matthew 23:15Pharisaic proselytism See also 2336 Christ, exaltation5381 law, letter & spirit 7431 sabbatical year 7464 teachers of the law 7555 Sadducees 7610 Council of Jerusalem 8434 giving 8488 tithing 8774 legalism 8802 pride 8827 selfishness 9315 resurrection of believers |
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