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== Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_19631" /> == | == Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_19631" /> == | ||
<p> | <p> A denomination which sprung up in Germany, in the fifteenth century; so called because they dug their assemblies under ground in caves and forests. They derided the church, its ministers and sacraments. </p> | ||
== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_110877" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_110877" /> == | ||
<p> (n. pl.) | <p> (n. pl.) A degraded tribe of [[California]] Indians; - so called from their practice of digging roots for food. </p> | ||
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_37515" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_37515" /> == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:12, 13 October 2021
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [1]
A denomination which sprung up in Germany, in the fifteenth century; so called because they dug their assemblies under ground in caves and forests. They derided the church, its ministers and sacraments.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(n. pl.) A degraded tribe of California Indians; - so called from their practice of digging roots for food.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [3]
a term of reproach applied to the Waldenses (q.v.), because they were subjected to such persecution that they were compelled to dig caverns in the earth in which to hold meetings for worship.
