In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
CATECHETICAL
catechetical, catechetic
(adjective) of or relating to or involving catechesis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
catechetical (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to catechesis.
Source: Wiktionary
Cat`e*chet"ic, Cat`e*chet"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. Catechise.]
Definition: Relating to or consisting in, asking questions and receiving answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching. Socrates introduced a catechetical method of arguing. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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