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A large pulpit or reading desk, in the early Christian churches.
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Reading stand from which the lessons are read and the sermon preached.
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Pulpit. (Martindale, Andrew. Gothic Art, 268)
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A kind of simple pulpit, popular in Italian medieval churches.
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The ambo is a tall pulpit, or lectern used to read Scripture during Mass.
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Stand raised on steps from which the Epistle or Gospel were read - can be similar to a pulpit
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a raised platform in the nave of the church. It was often made of marble and served for the reading of the Gospels.
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a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
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A term for the lectern or pulpit where the scriptures are proclaimed in a Christian church.
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A pulpit or lectern, or a structure that serves both purposes.
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See Lectern and Pulpit.
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A raised platform from which lessons are read or a sermon is preached.
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