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.

How did the people of Samaria publicly testify to their faith in the preaching of Philip?
What kinds of disease and sickness did Jesus cure?
What does this angel say?
On which day was a double portion of manna gathered?
Why was Christ declared worthy to open these seals?
Whose names are on the twelve gates of the city?
What is written on these gates?

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