sacerdotalism
noun
the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood.
sacerdotalist
-
a word derived from
sacerdotalism.
Example Sentences
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He was a thoroughgoing sacerdotalist and believer in the authority of the Church in matters of opinion.
From Lectures and Essays by Goldwin Smith
He is a sacerdotalist and a chess player, and suspected by many of the secret practice of the higher mathematics—creditable rather than interesting things.
From Twelve Stories and a Dream by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
At the same time it is important that the doctrine of the ministry should not be allowed to become "sacerdotalist" in a wrong sense.
From Religious Reality by A. E. J. (Alfred Edward John) Rawlinson
I am quite sure He never thought of such a thing, and historical criticism of Christian origins does not leave the sacerdotalist much to stand on.
From The New Theology by R. J. (Reginald John) Campbell
In his heart of hearts he would appear to be a fervent institutionalist, a lover of ceremonial, and a convinced sacerdotalist.
From Painted Windows Studies in Religious Personality by Harold Begbie
