Lectionary Calendar
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!
Click here to learn more!
Bible Encyclopedias
Suthdure
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
(Sax. south door), the place where canonical purgation was performed. When a fact charged against a person was unproved, the accused was brought to the south door of his parish church, and then, in the presence of the faithful, made oath of his innocency. This is one reason why large south porches are found in ancient churches.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Suthdure'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/suthdure.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Suthdure'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/suthdure.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
