Bible Encyclopedias
Chaste Brethren and Sisters

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a name adopted by the Apostolici (q.v.) of the 12th century, in consequence of their preference of celibacy to marriage.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Chaste Brethren and Sisters'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/chaste-brethren-and-sisters.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.