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Augustus Band

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(σπειρὴ Σεβαστή ) S-Eaa r, the Augistan cohort), the title of the body of Roman imperial troops to which the centurion who had charge of Paul on his voyage to Rome belonged (Acts 27:1). (See COHORT).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Augustus Band'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/augustus-band.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.