Pharisaism

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

/ ˈfær ə seɪˌɪz əm /

the principles and practices of the Pharisees.

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

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

Phar·i·sa·ist, adjective

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

Pharisaism

/ (ˈfærɪseɪˌɪzəm) /

Judaism the tenets and customs of the Pharisees

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