Hebraism
Americannoun
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an expression or construction distinctive of the Hebrew language.
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the character, spirit, principles, or practices distinctive of the Hebrew people.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Hebraism
1560–70; < Late Greek Hebraïsmós, equivalent to Hebra- ( see Hebraize) + -ismos -ism
Example Sentences
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These are the permanent values he has resolved to serve, believing that a synthesis of Hellenism and Hebraism is the hope of the world.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Hellenism may be regarded as the complement and contrast of Hebraism.
From Twentieth Century Negro Literature Or, A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro by Culp, Daniel Wallace
"The name of the city of that day shall be the 'Lord is there,'" is of the essence of Hebraism.
From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)
We want Hellenism for knowing and enjoying, Hebraism for acting, loving, and hoping.
From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)
Catholic Christianity Transplanted from the poor and arid soil of Hebraism into the rich and fruitful loam of Graeco-Roman civilisation, the Christian plant was sure to grow apace and be transformed.
From Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History by Sabatier, Auguste
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