The Pharisees awere a group of Jews they are connected to the Maccabean revolt. The Pharisees were the sternest group of Judaism, known for their reverence and vigilant focus on oral laws. The Pharisees were not a priestly class, like the Sadducees, buthey were mainly laymen and lawyers.

Beliefs
The Pharisees believed that the law washould be open to new interpretation, the. PThariseesy were passionate nationalists and they antagonized foreign influences. The Pharisees believed in the resurrection. Strongly committed to the observance of the law., the Pharisees believed that life will coame with consequences. The Pharisees had many doctrines, but their lives controverted their teachings.

Influence on the Jewish people
The Pharisees were a strong organization and many supported them. Their supporters influenced the synagogues wthereat they would mattendetd.