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Consistories

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a term sometimes applied to certain civil courts of judicature among the ancient Jews, commonly known as the Small Sanhedrim. (See SANHEDRIM).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Consistories'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/consistories.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.