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Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
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Bible Encyclopedias
Surety (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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Surety
In the ancient Church the clergy were forbidden to be bondsmen or sureties for any other man's appearance in court, because it was thought that such sort of encumbrances might bring detriment to the Church in distracting her ministers from constant attendance upon divine service.
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Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Surety (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/surety-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Surety (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/surety-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
