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Bishop
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BISHOP. An ecclesiastical officer, who is the chief of the clergy of his diocese, and is the archbishop's assistant. Happily for this country, these officers are not recognized by law. They derive all their authority from the churches over which they preside. Bishop's COURT, Eng. law. An ecclesiastical court held in the cathedral of each diocese, the judge of which is the bishop's chancellor.
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The word episkopos is translated throughout as "bishop" with never an explanation that in some of these early texts, the word means nothing like what "bishop" means today.
The Apostolic Fathers: An Essential Guide by Osiek, Carolyn / Biblical Theology Bulletin
Rather, the terms used are apostolos (one who is sent), episkopos (supervisor), and presbyteros (elder).
In his own footsteps: Benedict XVI: from professor to pontiff by Modras, Ronald / Commonweal
In these texts there is little distinction between what makes a good diakonos, presbyteros, or episkopos.
Leading ladies of the early church: women who serve the church today ... by Reid, Barbara / U.S. Catholic
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