• The letters of the Apostles to Christian communities or those in authority
Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006.
Apostolic Letters
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(Litterae apostolicae).
1. The letters of the Apostles to Christian communities or those in authority, i.e. the Pauline Epistles, including the Epistle to the Hebrews, together with the seven Catholic epistles of the other Apostles.
2. Documents issued by the Pope or in his name, e.g. bulls and briefs.
F.M. RUDGE
Transcribed by Donald J. Boon
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume VIII. — New York: Robert Appleton Company. Nihil Obstat. 1910.
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