Bible Encyclopedias
Dwija

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(twice born), an appellation given to a Hindu Brahmin after his investiture with the sacred cord. (See CORD, INVESTITURE WITH THE).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Dwija'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/dwija.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.