sanhedrin (Meaning)
Wordnet
sanhedrin (n)
the supreme judicial and ecclesiastical council of ancient Jerusalem
Webster
sanhedrin (n.)
Alt. of Sanhedrim
Synonyms & Antonyms of sanhedrin
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sanhedrin Sentence Examples
- The Sanhedrin, a supreme Jewish council, convened to adjudicate matters of law and religion.
- The Sanhedrin consisted of 71 members, including priests, scribes, and elders.
- The Sanhedrin held the power to impose sanctions, including excommunication and corporal punishment.
- The Sanhedrin's trials and deliberations played a significant role in shaping Jewish tradition.
- Jesus of Nazareth was brought before the Sanhedrin on charges of blasphemy and subversion.
- The Sanhedrin's decision to condemn Jesus to death had profound implications for the course of Christianity.
- The Sanhedrin's authority was challenged by Roman governors and other external forces.
- After the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, the Sanhedrin lost much of its power and influence.
- The Sanhedrin continued to exist in various forms throughout history, but its original authority was never fully restored.
- The Sanhedrin remains a symbol of Jewish legal and religious tradition, preserving the legacy of the ancient Jewish court.
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the supreme judicial and ecclesiastical council of ancient JerusalemAlt. of Sanhedrim
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No antonyms found.
The Sanhedrin, a supreme Jewish council, convened to adjudicate matters of law and religion.
The Sanhedrin consisted of 71 members, including priests, scribes, and elders.
The Sanhedrin held the power to impose sanctions, including excommunication and corporal punishment.
The Sanhedrin's trials and deliberations played a significant role in shaping Jewish tradition.
