THE REAL JESUS - THE LEAVEN OF THE PHARISEES - Garner Ted Armstrong - February 1978

Garner Ted Armstrong

The Pharisees were an exclusive religious sect that outdid even the Temple priests in their complex rituals and extensive ablutions. But their self-righteous spiritual orientation clashed head-on with the philosophy of the new teacher from Nazareth. The Pharisees and Sadducees were rival religious organizations. Though normally deeply divided, they could find temporary alliance in their hatred of Jesus. His popularity with the common folk made very obvious by their own lack of popular appeal and the growing scope and power of His ministry - made Jesus a significant rival. These religious leaders, like most religious leaders from time immemorial, inspired more superstitious fear than sincere loyalty in their followers. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library