Bible Encyclopedias
Pontificate
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
means the state or dignity of a pontiff, or high-priest; but is more particularly applied in modern times to the reign of a pope.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Pontificate'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/pontificate.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.