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SYNAGOGUES

Thompson Chain Reference (1908)

Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Places in which the Jews assembled for worship

Early notice of their existence

Probably originated in the schools of the prophets

Revival of, after the captivity

SERVICE OF, CONSISTED OF

Service in, on the Sabbath day

GOVERNED BY

Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books

Had seats fro the congregation

Chief seats in, reserved for elders

The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of

Strangers were invited to address the congregation in

CHRIST OFTEN

The Apostles frequently taught and preached in

Often used as courts of justice

OFFENDERS WERE OFTEN

The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work

Sometimes several, in the same city

Each sect had its own