Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Among Presbyterian churches there are generally two classes of elders teaching and ruling elders. (See ELDER); (See PRESBYTERIAN)
CHURCH.
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ruling Elders.'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/ruling-elders.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.