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Bemas

Scope note

Refers to raised speaking platforms in pre-Christian and Early Christian basilicas and meeting places, in synagogues, and in Orthodox Eastern churches.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004584

Broader Terms used

podiums (platforms)

Term used for

almemars
almemors
bimahs
tevahs

Equivalent Terms used

bema

Created

13yrs ago

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