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400 This would give a population of about 70,000 souls, which I believe to be a low estimate of the present Nestorian community in Turkey and Persia.

I shall here bring this part of my work to a close; the sequel will be taken up with an investigation into the literature, doctrines, ecclesiastical rites and discipline, of the ancient and modern Nestorians.