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Pharisaism Definition

Phari·sa·ism (far′ə sā′iz′əm)

noun

  1. the beliefs and practices of the Pharisees
  2. pharisaic behavior, character, principles, etc.

Etymology: ModL Pharisaïsmus < Gr(Ec) pharisaios: see Pharisee

Pharisaism Usage Examples

Converse of object

define: Deines draws on the designations within the pages of the New Testament to define Pharisaism as allegiance to Judaism in its 'best form ' .

Adjective modifier

legalistic: If you've got legalistic Pharisaism, you haven't got the faith of God!