Under what authority were its decrees published?

Answer

"The decrees . . . were published under the imperial authority, and thus obtained a political importance."Id., page 133.

For what spiritual enlightenment should everyone pray?
What prophetic declaration foretold this truth?
After He had prayed this remarkable prayer three times, what occurred?
How comprehensive are these commandments?
How did this change in observance of days come about, suddenly or gradually?
Will even this terrible judgment lead men to repent?
At the pouring out of the seventh plague, what announcement will be made?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle