# General Information:

The writer continues giving background information about Stephen and other people that is important to understanding the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])

# synagogue of the Freedmen

"Freedmen" were probably ex-slaves from these different locations. It is unclear if the other people listed were part of the synagogue or just participated in the debate with Stephen.

# debating with Stephen

"arguing with Stephen"