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 did the Apostle Peter associate with baptism in his instruction on the day of Pentecost?
For what purpose is the mystery of the gospel made manifest?
Because of the interest which this miracle created in Him, what did the Pharisees say?
How does this association regard the Catholic Church on this point?
What does Christ say about our duty to the state?
In what condition did David expect to rise?
What has Christ promised the overcomer?

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