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Rabbinism

Rabbinism \Rab"bin*ism\ (r[a^]b"b[i^]n*[i^]z'm), n. [Cf. F. rabbinisme.]

  1. A rabbinic expression or phraseology; a peculiarity of the language of the rabbins.

  2. The teachings and traditions of the rabbins.

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rabbinism

n. (w: Rabbinic Judaism)

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It is easy to see why: there is a genuine philosophy behind it, in it, not merely an evil-smelling mess of Jewish rabbinism and superstition,--it gives even the most fastidious psychologist something to sink his teeth into.