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Thysiasterium

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Gr. θυσιαστήριον , altar-part), a word usually applied to the altar itself, or the Lord's table; yet, in some ancient canons, used to denote the whole sanctuary within the rails, where none but the clergy were allowed. Bingham, Christ. Antiq. bk. 8:ch. 6:§ 3.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Thysiasterium'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​t/thysiasterium.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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