Bible Encyclopedias
Church-Ales
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
is a name for festivals at which the benefactions of the people at their sports and pastimes being collected, were devoted to recast the bells, repair towers, beautify churches, and raise funds for the poor.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Church-Ales'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/church-ales.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.