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Bible Encyclopedias
Shriving Hand
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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that hand by which the sign of the cross is made by the priest over the penitent in pronouncing absolution, i.e. the right hand. Also called; Shrift hand and Shrove hand.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shriving Hand'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/shriving-hand.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shriving Hand'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/shriving-hand.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
