Peshito (Syriac translation of the Bible), [582].
Peter, Simon (Kephas), [169], [222], [231].
Petronius, governor of Syria, [188].
Phabi, family of high priests, [237].
Pharisees (Parushim), [17] ff.
adherents to the Law, [19].
and Alexander Jannæus, [39], [42], [44].
attitude toward Herod, [114] f.
cardinal principle: preservation of Judaism, [18].
Divine providence, emphasis laid upon, [18].
guardians of Judaism and strict morality, [20].
mildness in the administration of justice, [20].
name, derivation of, [18].
relation to the Essenes, [30].
and to other parties, [17]–[20].
reward and punishment after death, their doctrine of, [19].
Pharisees, tradition, importance ascribed to, [19].
Phasael, brother of Herod, [80].
commits suicide, [82].
Pheroras, brother of Herod, [112].
Philip, tetrarch of Batanæa and Trachonitis, [137] f.
Philo, the Alexandrian, [191] ff.
compared with Hillel and Jesus, [214].
defends Judaism, [212] f.
ambassador to Rome, [184] ff.
faithful to Judaism, [210] f.
life, his, [185].
philosophical system, [211] ff.
principal aim, [188].
visits Jerusalem, [194].