Pharisaism

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

/ ˈfær ə seɪˌɪz əm /

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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 forms

Phar·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)

/ (ˈfærɪseɪˌɪzəm) /

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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