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Popish Plot

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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the name given to an imaginary plot on the part of the Roman Catholics in England during the reign of Charles II. the object of which was believed to be a general massacre of the Protestants. (See OATES, TITUS).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Popish Plot'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/popish-plot.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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