First published in 1912, 'Pharisaism Its Aim and Its Method' is a scholarly examination of the rise of the Pharisees and their influence on Jewish society during the Second Temple period. R. Travers Herford outlines the history of the sect, their beliefs and practices, and their relationship with other groups in ancient Judea. He argues that their approach to religion and ethics, which emphasized the strict adherence to the law, had a lasting impact on Jewish thought and practice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.