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Peribolon

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(περίβολον ), the outer enclosure of ancient Christian churches, being the utmost bounds allowed for refuge or sanctuary. (See ASYLUM).

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