What Jewish sect did he belong before paul's conversion to?

Before his conversion to Christianity, Paul (formerly known as Saul of Tarsus) was a member of the Pharisees, a prominent Jewish sect known for their strict adherence to the Law and oral traditions. The Pharisees emphasized the importance of both written and oral Torah and believed in the resurrection of the dead. Paul's background as a Pharisee significantly influenced his later theological writings and perspectives on Jewish law within the context of early Christianity.