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Popish Plot

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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).

Bibliography Information
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.