Bible Encyclopedias
Annalist

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

an officer in a religious house who was authoritatively and solemnly commissioned by its ruler or chapter to write the annals of the institution, and to record such public events as bore upon religious or ecclesiastical questions. Many such annals and records have been preserved and printed.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Annalist'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/annalist.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.