A Debate on the Roman Catholic Religion

Held in the Sycamore-Street Meeting Bouse, Cincinnati
From the 13th to the 21st of January, 1837.
between
Alexander Campbell of Bethany, Virginia
and
The Rt. Rev. John B. Purcell, Bishop of Cincinnati
Taken Down by Reporters, and Revised by the Parties

For a brief explanation of the significance of this debate, read RJ's Weekly Thought for October 26, 2007.

For a brief explanation of Bishop Purcell's apparent denial of Papal Infallibility, read RJ's Weekly Thought for November 9, 2007.

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A Debate on the Roman Catholic Religion

Held in the Sycamore-Street Meeting Bouse, Cincinnati From the 13th to the 21st of January, 1837. between Alexander Campbell of Bethany, Virginia and The Rt. Rev. John B. Purcell, Bishop of Cincinnati Taken Down by Reporters, and Revised by the Parties

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Held in the Sycamore-Street Meeting Bouse, Cincinnati
From the 13th to the 21st of January, 1837.
between
Alexander Campbell of Bethany, Virginia
and
The Rt. Rev. John B. Purcell, Bishop of Cincinnati
Taken Down by Reporters, and Revised by the Parties