Who Were the Pharisees Really? Debunking Misconceptions with AJ Levine

Based on some New Testament passages, many have depicted the Pharisees as elitist, legalistic, and hypocritical. But what do we really know about the Pharisees? In this interview, Dr. AJ Levine separates stereotype from reality.

👉 Dr. Levine helps us explore:
–What the ancient sources say about who the Pharisees really were in Second Temple Judaism
–How New Testament passages have shaped misconceptions
–What the New Testament's depiction of Pharisees can tell us about Jesus and his followers

🔗 Resources & Links
Join Dr. Levine for her talk "Jesus and Pharisees: Correcting Stereotypes" at the New Insights into the New Testament conference (September 26–28):
https://bibleandarch--ehrman.thrivecart.com/nint-2025-standard-pass/
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🎙️ Credits
Guest: Dr. AJ Levine
Produced and Edited by Jordan Jones
Additional Contributions by Mary Kathryn Lichty
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