Bible Encyclopedias
Diggers
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
a term of reproach applied to the Waldenses (q.v.), because they were subjected to such persecution that they were compelled to dig caverns in the earth in which to hold meetings for worship.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Diggers'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/d/diggers.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.