Bible/Topics/SYNAGOGUES
SYNAGOGUES[edit | edit source]
Thompson Chain Reference (1908)[edit | edit source]
(1) Christ and his Disciples Teach in
(2) General References to
(3) Attendance upon
Torrey's New Topical Textbook[edit | edit source]
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