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Bethlehem As an Architectural Term

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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In the Ethiopic churches, a small building is thrown out from the east end of the sanctuary, where the bread for use in the eucharist is prepared by the deacon alone, and baked in the oven with which-the place is furnished. This building is called the Bethlehem, or "house of bread."

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bethlehem As an Architectural Term'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bethlehem-as-an-architectural-term.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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