pharisaic
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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
Ah—what hitherto hidden spots of self-conceit, vanity, pharisaic pride, that bitter trial laid bare, or seemed to lay, till she learned to thank her unseen Guide even for it!
From Two Years Ago, Volume II. by Kingsley, Charles
This was evident in his dealing with his pharisaic critics.
From The Life of Jesus of Nazareth by Rhees, Rush
What if chickens gaggle, pharisaic goats piously turn up their eyes, and the dear little piggies grunt!
From Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 4, June 1906 Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature by Goldman, Emma
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
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