pharisaic

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The very Neo-Platonists of Alexandria, while they derided the Christian asceticism, found themselves forced to affect, like the hapless Hypatia, a sentimental and pharisaic asceticism of their own. 

From The Hermits by Kingsley, Charles

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

It is now also that the silence of James, in reference to that condition which was demanded by those of a pharisaic tendency, gains significance.

From Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 by Hengstenberg, Ernst Wilhelm

Hence Jesus unfolds its positive content by bringing into prominence the virtues of the godly character as opposed to the pharisaic vices.

From Christianity and Ethics A Handbook of Christian Ethics by Alexander, Archibald B. C.

More striking than Jesus' independence in his teaching is the calmness of his self-assertion when he was opposed by pharisaic criticism and hostility.

From The Life of Jesus of Nazareth by Rhees, Rush