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Thompson Chain Reference (1934)

Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Antiquity of

Wore an inkhorn at their girdles

Generally men of great wisdom

Often learned in the law

Were ready writers

Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel

FAMILIES CELEBRATED FOR FURNISHING

ACTED AS

Secretaries to kings

Secretaries to prophets

Notaries in courts of justice

Religious teachers

Writers of public documents

Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host

MODERN

Were doctors of the law

Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence

Sat in Moses' seat

Were frequently Pharisees

Esteemed wise and learned

Regarded as interpreters of Scripture

Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ

Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy

Often offended at out Lord's conduct and teaching

Tempted our Lord

Active in procuring our Lord's death

Persecuted the Christians