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Weak historical foundation of Romanism, 329

Church of Rome not founded by either Paul or Peter, ib.

Its probable origin, 330

Little known of its primitive condition, ib.

Its early episcopal succession a riddle, 331

Martyrdom of Telesphorus, 332

Heresiarchs in Rome, ib.

Its presiding presbyter called bishop, and invested with additional

power, ib.

Beginning of the Catholic system, ib.

Changes in the ecclesiastical constitution not accomplished without

opposition, 333

Visit of Polycarp to Rome, 334

Why so much deference so soon paid to the Roman Church, ib.

Wealth and influence of its members, 335

Remarkable testimony of Irenaeus respecting it, 337

Under what circumstances given, 338

Victor's excommunication of the Asiatic Christians, 339

Extent of Victor's jurisdiction, 340

Explanation of his arrogance, 341

First-fruits of the Catholic system, 342