Bible Encyclopedias
Spiritual Corporation

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is one the members of which are entirely spiritual persons, as bishops, archdeacons, parsons, and vicars, who are sole corporations; also deans and chapters, as formerly abbots and convents, are bodies aggregate.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Spiritual Corporation'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/spiritual-corporation.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.