Bible Encyclopedias
Beadle
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
is a title of —
(1) certain university officials known also as bedells of divinity, arts, and law, who formally attend the authorities upon public occasions, to perform certain prescribed duties;
(2) a lay officer who preserves order in churches and chapels. (See ACOLYTH).
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Beadle'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/beadle.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.