Bible Encyclopedias
Pedum Rectum

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(straight staff) is a name for the straight shepherd crook of the pope, adorned with a cross on the top. (See CROOK).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Pedum Rectum'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/pedum-rectum.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.