Bible Encyclopedias
Table of Secrets
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
a piece of paper placed at the foot of the cross on the altar, and containing the part of the service the priest is to say while turned to the altar, so that he need not turn to look on his book. This is placed upon pasteboard or thin wood, and richly framed. Migne, Encyclop. Theologique, s.v.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Table of Secrets'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/t/table-of-secrets.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.