The Torah lists 613 laws covering various facets of Jewish life including worship, hygiene, food and family – 365 of which are prohibitions, 248 are positive instructions. Of the Mosaic law, the Ten Commandments are certainly the most famed.

To these 613, the Pharisees layered another 1500+ rules and regulations, elevating them to the level of scripture.

The Pharisees, of course, were frequently the object of Jesus Christ’s displeasure. He condemned their greed, hypocrisy and pride.

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