Jesus used a Levite (who didn’t want to become involved) in his parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:32). 4. The Pharisees a. This group arose during the time of the Macaques under the reign of John Hyrcanus (135–104 b.c.). b. They were called the separatists in mockery of their enemies. This name was taken from the verb parash. c. They were the exponents and guardians of both written and oral law. In belief they were conservative, in distinction from the liberal Sadducees. d. They were the