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Symbol

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

The ancient name for "Creed," which in the Greek language was called Symbolon, i.e., watchword, by which as the sentinel recognizes a friend, so the Christian soldier is distinguished from the open enemies or false friends of the Religion of Christ.

Bibliography Information
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Symbol'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​s/symbol.html. 1901.