Sanhedrin
Also called Great Sanhedrin. the highest council of the ancient Jews, consisting of 71 members, and exercising authority from about the 2nd century b.c.
Also called Lesser Sanhedrin. a lower tribunal of this period, consisting of 23 members.
Origin of Sanhedrin
1- Also San·he·drim [san-hi-drim, san-i-]. /ˈsæn hɪ drɪm, ˈsæn ɪ-/.
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In the introduction to his commentary on the eleventh chapter of the Mishnic treatise Sanhedrin (chapter Helek).
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikOf all the Sanhedrin only Sameas “a righteous man and therefore superior to fear” dared to speak.
A new Sanhedrin was formed there under the presidency of a ruler, who received yearly dues from all Jewish communities.
Such a Court would not be a secret diplomatic Sanhedrin, but a democratic Tribunal.
German Problems and Personalities | Charles SaroleaThe Sanhedrin sat in a semicircle in order that the members might be able to see one another.
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British Dictionary definitions for Sanhedrin
/ (ˈsænɪdrɪn) /
the supreme judicial, ecclesiastical, and administrative council of the Jews in New Testament times, having 71 members
a similar tribunal of 23 members having less important functions and authority
Origin of Sanhedrin
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