Hebraism

American  

[hee-brey-iz-uhm, -bree-] / ˈhi breɪˌɪz əm, -bri- /

noun

1. an expression or construction distinctive of the Hebrew language.

2. the character, spirit, principles, or practices distinctive of the Hebrew people.

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Hebraism British  

/ ˈhiːbreɪˌɪzəm /

noun

1. a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature borrowed from or particular to the Hebrew language, or to the Jewish people or their culture

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Etymology

Origin of Hebraism

1560–70; < Late Greek Hebraïsmós, equivalent to Hebra- ( Hebraize ) + -ismos -ism

Example Sentences

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

The moral principle of Hebraism, in the special guise of Christianity, transformed the whole life and conduct and ideals of European men.

From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)

Alongside of Hebraism, which is Euhemeristic in principle, allegorical methods of interpretation were put forward.

From Atheism in Pagan Antiquity by Andersen, Ingeborg

The Puritans of England became fanatical in their sombre conception of sin and in the rigour of their exaggerated Hebraism.

From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)

As much may be said of Hebraism and of Islam: in them there were rites, external signs and seals, which sufficed to weld and to maintain the religious bond.

From Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History by Sabatier, Auguste