In his Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5:27, Jesus is reported to have said, "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery. But I say unto you . . ." What kind of authority is inherent in this statement?
A) charismatic
B) legal-rational
C) traditional
D) coercive
E) group based

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Jesus is invoking charismatic authority, as he is positioning himself as a source of spiritual and moral guidance based on his personal qualities and divine mission, rather than relying on established laws or traditions.

In His Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5:27, Jesus