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.

What does God design that His Word shall be to us in this world of darkness, sin, and death?
What is the final result or fruit of sin?
How many may receive this gift?
What divine purpose was wrought out in the sufferings of Christ?
What is the nature of Gods law?
How long was Jerusalem to be trodden down of the Gentiles?
How does God regard sorcerers?

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