The Pharisees in 10 Minutes

From debates in the marketplace to shaping the future of Judaism, the Pharisees were one of the most important groups in Jewish history. In The Pharisees in 10 Minutes, we'll look at how this movement emerged during the Second Temple period, emphasizing not just the written Torah but also the Oral Law that later became the foundation of Rabbinic Judaism. We'll explore their clashes with the Sadducees, their reputation in the New Testament, and why their legacy is far more complex—and central—than stereotypes suggest. The Pharisees championed study, prayer, and ethical living as ways to connect with God, laying the groundwork for Jewish life after the Temple's destruction. Ten minutes, one group of passionate scholars, and the story of how their ideas helped Judaism survive for thousands of years.