Pharisaism

[far-uh-sey-iz-uh m]

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noun

the principles and practices of the Pharisees.

(lowercase) rigid observance of external forms of religion or conduct without genuine piety; hypocrisy.

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Also Phar·i·see·ism

[far-uh-see-iz-uh m] /ˈfær ə siˌɪz əm/.

Origin of Pharisaism

From the New Latin word Pharisaismus, dating back to 1595–1605. See Pharisaic, -ism

Related formsPhar·i·sa·ist, adjective

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Examples from the Web for pharisaism

Pharisaism, on the contrary, was the double reaction both in religion and nationality.
The Catholic World. Volume III; Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.|E. Rameur
The people heard him gladly, and the great fabric of Pharisaism was manifestly tottering.
Parallel Paths|Thomas William Rolleston
I proceed now to the historical survey of the development of Pharisaism.
Pharisaism, Its Aim And Its Method|R. Travers Herford
Pharisaism had fulfilled its mission for the world when it produced this man.
History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7)|Adolph Harnack

Outward correctness without a right heart is neither more nor less than Pharisaism.
Practical Religion|John Charles Ryle

British Dictionary definitions for pharisaism

Pharisaism

Phariseeism (ˈfærɪsiːˌɪzəm)

noun

Judaism the tenets and customs of the Pharisees

(often not capital) observance of the external forms of religion without genuine belief; hypocrisy

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