Bible Encyclopedias
Perirrhanteria

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(περιῤῥαντήρια ), fonts placed at the entrance of the ancient heathen temples, that those who entered the sanctuary to pray or to offer sacrifice might first purify themselves.

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