Pharisaism, Its Aim and Its Method

The lectures provide a compact account of the origins and development of the Pharisaic movement, explicating its conception of Torah as both written law and evolving oral tradition and the legal and spiritual methods used to apply it. They trace historical relations between Pharisaic Judaism and early Christian figures, assess theological emphases such as providence, law, and eschatology, and highlight how personal piety and communal discipline shaped religious life. Aiming for a fair portrayal, the work blends historical sketching with thematic analysis of doctrine, practice, and the movement's enduring religious character.