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Sostratus

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Σώστρατος , probably a contraction for Σωσίστρατος, a common Greek name), a commander of the Syrian garrison in the Acra at Jersusalem ( τῆς ἀκροπόλεως ἔπαρχος ) in the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes (2 Maccabees 4:27; 2 Maccabees 4:29). B.C. cir. 172.

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