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Well, then we have several possibilities, one of which was that the Pharisees were simply demanding an observance that was not a binding ruling.


The gospels were written after the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, and they reflect attitudes and beliefs of Christians in the 70s, 80s, and beyond, rather than reflecting an accurate portrayal of Jewish or even Christian beliefs in the period their story takes place in (30s).

As Sophiee explained, it is anachronistic to the supposed time of Jsus. This represents a polemic against observant Jews in the late first century, and not a contemporary account of Judea, Jsus, the Jewish Sanhedrin, etc.

The author was certainly ignorant to Judaism, but a huge detriment to his polemics - whether the the author did it on accident or on purpose - is that he dated himself and his writings, which needless to say are anything but contemporary or accurate to the time he is writing about.
I asked for strength, and G-d gave difficulties to make me strong. I asked for wisdom, and G-d gave me problems to solve. I asked for prosperity, and G-d gave me brawn and brain to work. I asked for courage, and G-d gave me dangers to overcome. I asked for love, and G-d gave me troubled people to help. I asked for favors, and G-d gave me opportunities. I received nothing I wanted. I received everything I needed. My prayers were answered.