Judaism: alternatives and connections

One of the chiefs or pontiffs of the Roman province of Asia, who had the superintendence of the public games and religious rites.

One of a body of devoted Jews who opposed the Hellenistic Jews, and supported the Asmoneans.

Adherence to the doctrines of the church of Rome, or the doctrines themselves.

A system of rules and ceremonies, enjoined by law, or established by custom, in religious worship, social intercourse, or the courts o…

One of an ancient religious sect, so called from Cerinthus, a Jew, who attempted to unite the doctrines of Christ with the opinions of…

Established or accepted religious rites or usages of worship; state of religious development. Cf. Cult, 2.

Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religiou…

The act or process of scattering or dispersing, or the state of being scattered or separated; as, the Jews in their dispersion retaine…

To differ from an established church in regard to doctrines, rites, or government.

A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best kinds now come…

One of a religious sect characterized by disuse of outward rites and an ordained ministry, by simplicity of dress and speech, and esp.…

A clan or family connection, embracing several families of the same stock, who had a common name and certain common religious rites; a…

The religious system or rites of a heathen nation; idolatry; paganism.

One who affiliates with Greeks, or imitates Greek manners; esp., a person of Jewish extraction who used the Greek language as his moth…