Priestcraft

(noun.) the skills involved in the work of a priest.

(noun.) a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs.

录入:罗宾逊

• He saw in the spreading doctrine of Buddhism an ally against the growth of priestcraft and caste. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Is it any wonder that the priests realized that between this man and themselves there was no choice but that he or priestcraft should perish? 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• We are told in vivid language the plain issue between the more ancient rule of priestcraft and the newer fashion in human affairs. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.

录入:提托