Bible Encyclopedias
Brethren of the Community

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

the name of the party of the Franciscans which favored the mitigation of the strict rule of St. Francis, commonly known as the Conventuals. (See FRANCISCANS).

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