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Bible > Topics

SYNAGOGUES

Thompson Chain Reference (1934)

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 in, on the Sabbath day

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 the congregation

Strangers were invited to address the congregation in

The Apostles frequently taught and preached in

Often used as courts of justice

The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work

Sometimes several, in the same city

Each sect had its own

SERVICE OF, CONSISTED OF

Prayer

Reading the word of God

Expounding the word of God

Praise and thanksgiving

GOVERNED BY

A president or chief ruler

Ordinary rulers

CHRIST OFTEN

Attended

Preached and taught in

Performed miracles in

OFFENDERS WERE OFTEN