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The writings of the Apostolic Fathers

Note 478 — THE EPISTLE OF BARNABAS.

Frederick Crombie translation

The original here is χειροτονίαν, from the LXX. Hefele remarks, that it may refer to the stretching forth of the hands, either to swear falsely, or to mock and insult one’s neighbour.

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