Bible Encyclopedias
Holy Father
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
I. "The first person of the Trinity was represented as in Daniel's vision, 7:9, and vested in a cope, and wearing a tiara. It was contrary to our Lord's declaration (John 6:46), and indefensible." Walcott, Sac. Archaeol. p. 312.
II. A title of the pope (q.v.).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Holy Father'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/h/holy-father.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.