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an ancient civilization that was ruled by a priesthood
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Recent Examples of priesthood from the Web
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These 15 people are all men, in accordance with the church's all-male priesthood. ___ How are Mormon presidents chosen?
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There have been questions about the power of healing crystals, trumpet playing and Wiccan priesthood certification.
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And Jews were always religiously innovative, contesting the centralized authority of priesthood and orthodoxy.
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Centuries after a sheepherder named Maewyn Succat took the name Patrick upon entering the priesthood, the holiday has gone from a quiet religious observance in Ireland to a boisterous blow-out in America.
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The leader of two churches in Brazil and Greencastle said the way Scifres mentored his players influenced his own decision to join the priesthood.
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Here, it was presided over by a priesthood of experts, directed toward esoteric uses and vouchsafed to the few — celebrities and scenesters granted personal demos.
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Pineda kept studying anyway, believing that somehow, God would provide a path to the priesthood.
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Nelson did not mention changing any roles for women, instead emphasizing their importance within the current church structure that includes an all-male priesthood.
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First Known Use of priesthood
before 12th century
PRIESTHOOD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of priesthood for English Language Learners
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the priesthood : the job of being a priest
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: a group of priests in a particular religion
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See words that rhyme with priesthood Spanish Central: Translation of priesthood Nglish: Translation of priesthood for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of priesthood for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about priesthood
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