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Tesserae

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(tokens). The early Christians, when compelled to travel, were careful to secure a recognition by their fellow-Christians wherever they went. They were always provided with letters of recommendation; and when arriving in a strange town had only to inquire for the church, and to produce these letters, when they were received as brethren, and provided with every accommodation during their stay.

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