Bible Encyclopedias
Imam

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a name applied by way of excellence to each of the chiefs or founders of the four principal sects of the Mohammedans.

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