SACERDOTALISM

sacerdotalism

(noun) a belief that priests can act as mediators between human beings and God

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sacerdotalism (countable and uncountable, plural sacerdotalisms)

The spirit of the priesthood; devotion to priestly interests; priestcraft.

The belief that priests can act as mediators between God and mankind.

Source: Wiktionary


Sac`er*do"tal*ism, m.

Definition: The system, style, spirit, or character, of a priesthood, or sacerdotal order; devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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