Bible Encyclopedias
Ruling Elders.

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)

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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.