Proseuche; Proseucha
LocationsGeographical Setting
An outdoor place of prayer established by Jewish communities in diaspora cities lacking a formal synagogue building.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A designated open-air site where Jews gathered for prayer in cities without a synagogue, as recorded in Acts 16:13.
What is the meaning of Proseuche; Proseucha in the Bible?
A designated open-air site where Jews gathered for prayer in cities without a synagogue, as recorded in Acts 16:13.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this practice clarifies the logistical and social context of early Christian missionary activities in urban centers where Jewish communities maintained distinct worship spaces.
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