pharisaism

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Pharisaismnoun

pharisaism

pharisaisms
pl
The preacher was accused of pharisaism for his hypocritical behavior.
Проповедника обвинили в фарисействе за его лицемерное поведение.
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Definitions

Pharisaismnoun
The doctrines or practices of the Pharisees, a religious group in ancient Judaism known for strict adherence to traditional and written law.
The historian studied the Pharisaism of ancient Jewish society to understand their influence on religious practices.
A hypocritical observance of the letter of religious or moral law without regard for the spirit; self-righteousness.
His pharisaism was evident when he criticized others for minor faults while ignoring his own major shortcomings.