Article October 6, 1962 Issue

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[The words in this issue are related to the Lesson-Sermon in the Christian Science Quarterly designated to be read in Christian Science churches on October 14, 1962.]

AUGUSTUS' BAND (Acts 27:1)

A cohort (here translated band) was a division of the Roman army consisting usually of about five hundred men. Certain cohorts were called "Augustan" as a title of honor, "Augustus" being the official designation of the emperor. They often convoyed important prisoners from place to place. Moffatt renders, "An officer of the Imperial regiment."

I GAVE MY VOICE AGAINST THEM (Acts 26:10)

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