Don
2008-10-31
From m-w.com
ex cathedra
Pronunciation: eks-k-th-dr Function: adverb or adjective Etymology: New Latin, literally, from the chair Date: 1693
: by virtue of or in the exercise of one’s office or position <ex cathedra pronouncements>
As Roman Catholics (or more properly the pope) claimed the authority of the pope to speak authoritatively ex cathedra (from the chair or their claimed seat of authority), so the protestants in reaction claimed the authority to speak from the pulpit or their claimed place to proclaim.
The Reformation needs to continue to reform.
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