pharisaic

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For the radicalism of the time was exclusively, we may say, pharisaic.

From The Cradle of the Christ A Study in Primitive Christianity by Frothingham, Octavius Brooks

These Psalms of Solomon, as they are called, are pharisaic in point of view, yet they are not rabbinic in their ideas.

From The Life of Jesus of Nazareth by Rhees, Rush

But she was neither doctrinaire, nor blind, nor pig-headed, nor pharisaic, nor jealous, nor scheming; but wise, brave, truthful, upright, and independent.

From Harriet Martineau by Miller, Florence Fenwick

Thus, then, my mother now, commanding that hideous deed with a mind at peace in pharisaic self-righteousness.

From The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza by Sabatini, Rafael

If we read the gospel of Matthew, we find that he does not attempt to abrogate the pharisaic commandments, but only insists upon the greater importance of the commandments of the heart.

From Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses by Adler, Felix