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Bab

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a-word signifying father, and used by the ancient Persian magi to denote fire, which they considered the father and first principle of all things, as taught by Zoroaster (q.v.).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bab'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bab.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.