Die Pharisäer

This work invites listeners into a careful study of the New Testament, using the figure of the Pharisees as a mirror for personal reflection. Written in the early nineteenth century, the author blends scholarly commentary with a heartfelt plea to recognize and reject hypocrisy, drawing directly from the Gospel narratives. The language retains many of the period’s spellings and phrasing, giving a sense of the original text while remaining intelligible to modern ears.

The book walks through key episodes—John the Baptist’s confrontation, the Sermon on the Mount, the healing of the paralytic, and the trials of Jesus—highlighting how the religious leaders of the time challenged his teachings. Each chapter offers concise explanations, historical notes, and questions for self‑examination, encouraging listeners to compare the Pharisees’ outward righteousness with the inner compassion that the Gospels demand. By the end of the first section, the listener will have a clearer view of how ancient debates still speak to today’s struggle for authentic faith.