Bible Encyclopedias
Superattendens
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
The Greek word ἐπίσκοπος, episcopus, has always been retained in the Church to denote the chief minister in: sacred things. It was sometimes translated by Latin writers into superattendens, i.e. superintendent. (See BISHOP).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Superattendens'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/superattendens.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.